Below is a list of UF/IFAS news stories and resources available to the media in covering hurricanes. If you would like to get in touch with an expert, please contact Samantha Murray at 352-394-3307 (office), 949-735-1076 (mobile) or grenrosa@ufl.edu.
Latest News
- Dorian’s Swing Threatens 770,000 Acres of Ag Land in Florida East Coast Counties
- When Hurricanes Approach, UF Gets to Work
- UF/IFAS Economist: Millions in Agricultural Crops at Risk as Dorian Approaches Florida
Hurricane Recovery
Hurricane Relief
- After Disaster Strikes – Getting Financial Relief (infographic)
Home Repairs
- Cleaning Your Home after a Hurricane
- Cleaning Mold after a Flood (English) / Limpiando Moho después de una Inundación (Español)
- Septic Systems: What Should You Do If Flooding Occurs?
- Hurricanes and Mosquitoes
Landscape Repairs
- Cleaning Up After a Hurricane: Safety Comes First! (English) / Limpieza después de un Huracán: ¡La Seguridad es lo Primero! (Español)
- Hurricane-Damaged Trees (English) / Árboles Dañados por el Huracán (Español)
- Hurricane-Damaged Palms
- Get the Right Tree Care Professional (English) / Consiga el Profesional Correcto para el Cuidado de los Árboles (Español)
- Assessing Hurricane-Damaged Trees and Deciding What to Do (English) / Evaluación de los Árboles Dañados durante un Huracán y Toma de Decisiones (Español)
- Restoring Trees after a Hurricane (English) / Restauración de Árboles después de un Huracán (Español)
Mental Health
- Mental Health for Kids (English) / Salud Mental para Niños (Español)
- Mental Health for Adults (English) / Salud Mental para Adultos (Español)
- Parenting after a Natural Disaster
Water and Food Safety
- Safe Water for Emergencies (English) / Agua Potable para Emergencias (Español)
- Well Water Safety After a Hurricane
- Food Safety (English) / Seguridad Alimentaria (Español)
- After a Hurricane, Is the Food in Your Home Safe to Eat?
Hurricane Preparation
- Home and Family
- Non-Perishable Foods
- How to Prep for a Power Outage
- What to Put in Your ‘Go Bag’
- Getting Your Farm Ready
- Getting Your Boat Ready