An estimated 2.5 million Floridians rely on private wells for home drinking water, according to the Florida Department of Health (FDOH). These systems are sensitive to environmental changes, like flooding, and owners are responsible for the ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, EVENTS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
In the eye of hurricane season, you need hardy trees that can withstand the strong winds that come with the storms – and which can topple trees. That's why University of Florida tree scientists Ryan Klein and Andrew Koeser study the variables ... READ MORE
Category: HOME LANDSCAPES
Hurricane season has officially begun. Over the next six months, we must stay alert to news reports and be ready to face a tropical storm or hurricane in the state of Florida. Early forecasts predict an average of 13-20 named storms. ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, HOME LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension
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
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
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
Hurricane season, June through November, overlaps with sea turtle nesting season, which starts in March and runs through October in Florida. When storms approach the coast, they can put nests in peril. Hurricane season can wreak havoc on ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, WildlifeYou have seen the memes that joke about how hurricanes don’t phase Floridians, but in reality, these storms can bring a lot of stress and uncertainty. Heidi Radunovich, a UF/IFAS psychologist, shares tips and tools to keep in your mental health ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Most termites don’t kill trees, but Asian subterranean termites are slaying some pine trees in South Florida and damaging the rest of the local urban tree canopy, a new University of Florida study found. “Our beloved ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS