It has now been a year since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida. That means that as we enter October, we shouldn’t let our guard down, as we are still in the peak of hurricane season. When a hurricane strikes, there are many precautions ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
High winds, torrential rains and flooding can affect poultry owners in several ways. Many preparations are a part of your regular routine. Regular maintenance of fence and coops or housing keep poultry safe at all times. Reinforce barns, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Livestock
Trees add value to our communities. But our recent windy weather serves as a good reminder that storm season is just around the corner. Given the large size attained by some trees, they can become hazardous to people and property when the wrong ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & DiseaseIt is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure you are on track to preparing ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeIf you prepare for a hurricane when a hurricane is approaching, you will find yourself panicking: can I take time off from work to prepare my home? Are there any other stores in the area that might have batteries and water left? Is the shelter ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
As we reach the peak of the springtime dry season in Florida, it is a time to be extra-aware of wildfire risks. Pasco County Fire Rescue's social media page recently reminded residents of the importance of being fire-wise around our homes and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Hurricane Irma is currently the strongest storm ever recorded in the Atlantic! The current computer models are trending to an east coast event, but it is still too early to know for sure that exact track. I personally remember back to hurricane ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & LifeOut of the four emergency phases, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery, the recovery phase can take the longest. If you left your home during the hurricane, it is understandable to feel eager to return home, but it might be best ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationIt is important to be prepared to help ensure your family’s safety while reducing levels of distress. Being prepared—and calm—is crucial in times of emergencies. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure you are on track to preparing ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster PreparationEstablishing a wind resistant tree canopy is the best insurance when it comes to hurricanes and trees. Trees vary in their strength, generally speaking trees with slow grow are much stronger than fast growing trees. Data collected after numerous ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life