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Palm tree survival after hurricanes: UF/IFAS tips and insights for property owners


August 8, 2024

In the aftermath of a hurricane, some palm tree owners may worry about the survival of their beloved palms. With more than 2,600 species, the iconic palm seen across Florida landscapes is heartier than one may think, even when those lush ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Blog Community, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Lawn, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Brian Bahder, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Hurricane, Storm
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What to know about mosquitoes and hurricane recovery


October 1, 2022

After a hurricane, flooding and scattered debris that hold water are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. “An increase in mosquito numbers can most likely be expected in the weeks following a hurricane,” said  Eva Buckner, an assistant ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Disaster Preparation, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Eva Buckner, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Hurricane, Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Mosquitoes, Msoquito-borne Illness, Virus
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Homeowner’s Handbook updated to prepare Florida residents for disasters


September 29, 2020

Hurricanes and natural disasters are nothing new to Floridians, but we are in uncharted territory when we try to manage disasters during a pandemic. That makes making planning for disasters paramount. The second edition of the Homeowner’s ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, EDEN, Extension Disaster Education Network, Florida Sea Grant, Hurricane, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season

Cattle care checklist: before and after the storm


September 4, 2020

Cattle care checklist: before and after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension livestock specialist, Doug Mayo Before the storm Preparing the pasture Secure loose objects or remove them from pastures. If possible, avoid placing cattle ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS
Tags: Beef Cattle, Cattle, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Farm Safety, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes
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Equine care checklist: before and after the storm


August 19, 2020

Equine care checklist: before and after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension equine specialist, Carissa Wickens Before the storm Pasture vs. barn Depending on the shelter or structures available, horses are often best kept out at pasture ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Preparedness, Equine, Horses, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season

Before hurricanes arrive, plan to take care of your elderly loved ones


June 15, 2020

Imagine a hurricane is coming, not difficult for most Floridians. The cone of uncertainty is become ever more certain, and it’s aiming right at your area. With the storm imminent, you might find yourself in a position to care for elderly relatives ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Care, Disaster Preparedness, Documents, Elderly, Hurricanes, Medical Records, Medicines, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County, UF/IFAS Extension Lee County, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County
Hurricane Dorian Updates - Palm Trees In a Storm

A Glimpse at Emergency Operations Center with UF/IFAS Extension Agent


September 4, 2019

HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. --- As weather experts reported of Hurricane Dorian’s forecasting challenges, emergency operation centers (EOC) in the path of the storm started assembling earlier than usual. While you may think all the action taking ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Agriculture, Citrus, Crisis, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Operations Center, EOC, Extension, Highlands County, Hurricane Preparation, Laurie Hurner, Recovery, UF/IFAS