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Some climate change questions answered as hurricane season peaks, wildfires rage

by Brad Buck
September 22, 2020

Wildfires out west? Check. Tropical storms or hurricanes hovering – seemingly everywhere? Check. Those are just two of the potentially catastrophic events caused in part by climate change, say University of Florida experts. “Our climate ... READ MORE

Category: NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Ashley Smyth, Climate Change, Drought, Florida Sea Grant, Greenhouse Gas, Hurricanes, Sea Level, Soil And Water Sciences, Tropical Research And Education Center, Wildfires

Cattle care checklist: before and after the storm

by Tory Moore
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

Sea turtle nests and hurricanes, here is what UF /IFAS experts want you to know

by Lourdes Mederos
August 6, 2020

By: Lourdes Rodriguez and Tory Moore 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 ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Conservation, Hurricanes, Ken Gioeli, Maia McGuire, Nests, Sea Turtle Conservation, Sea Turtle Nesting Season, Sea Turtles, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County

UF/IFAS experts outline hurricane prep, recovery for citrus growers

by Brad Buck
July 16, 2020

Like all farmers, Florida’s citrus producers must prepare for the worst before a hurricane strikes. That’s why Fernando Alferez co-wrote a manual that gives growers tips on how to get their citrus farm ready for – and recover from -- the ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Farm Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Charley, Citrus, Citrus Research, Damage, Fernando Alferez, Hurricanes, Irma, Michael, Mongi Zekri, Preparation, Recovery, Southeast Climate Hub, Southwest Florida Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Extension, Usda
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Mental health during hurricane season

by Tory Moore
June 29, 2020

You 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
Tags: Anxiety, Depression, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricanes, Mental Health, Stress

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

by Brad Buck
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

Arborists can assess — in advance — which trees are most likely to topple in a hurricane

by Brad Buck
May 21, 2020

Before severe weather hits, arborists with proper training and experience can accurately predict whether a tree will fall during a storm, a new study led by a University of Florida scientist shows. During a tropical storm or hurricane, some ... READ MORE

Category: HOME LANDSCAPES, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Andrew Koeser, Arborists, Damage, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hurricanes, Trees, Tropical Storms

Hurricane Michael debris still litters Florida shorelines; $3 million will go toward clearing it

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
April 6, 2020

Northwest Florida counties hardest hit by Hurricane Michael are getting a boost to their marine debris removal efforts thanks to a $3 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in partnership with the National Oceanic ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Disaster Preparation, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Bay County, Damage, Debris, Florida Sea Grant, Franklin County, FWC, Grant, Gulf County, Hurricane Michael, Hurricane Response Marine Debris Removal Fund, Hurricanes, Marine Debris, National Fish And Wildlife Foundation, NOAA, Scott Jackson, Storm-impacted Vessels

UF/IFAS Helps Coastal Communities Prepare for Post-Disaster Redevelopment

by Brad Buck
May 29, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With the 2019 hurricane season practically here, the University of Florida is poised to help Manatee County and several cities in the Tampa Bay region update their post-disaster redevelopment plans. That means helping ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, NATURAL RESOURCES
Tags: Coastal Redevelopment, Hurricanes, Jerry Murphy, Manatee County, Peril Of Flood, Program For Resource Efficient Communities

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