Tree safety tips

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… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: April 13, 2020
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… Read More
Category: Disaster Preparation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease
Tags: Arborist, Florida Friendly Landscaping, hurricane, Palm diseases, Palm nutrient deficiencies, Palm pruning, reslilient landscaping, Storm, Tree health, Tree safety, trees, Wind resistant landscapes
by sbresin
Posted: August 29, 2019
It 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… Read More
by sbresin
Posted: June 20, 2019
If 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… Read More
by Frank Galdo
Posted: May 7, 2018
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… Read More
Category: Disaster Preparation, Forests, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, Water, Wildlife
Tags: drought, energy-efficiency, fire-wise, firewise, landscape, landscaping, water conservation, water-wise, wildfire
Posted: September 6, 2017
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… Read More
by sbresin
Posted: September 6, 2017
Out 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,… Read More
by sbresin
Posted: September 6, 2017
It 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… Read More
Posted: August 4, 2017
Establishing 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…. Read More
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Tags: canopy, damage, Florida, hurricanes, Pasco, preparation, trees
Posted: April 20, 2017
I am proud to announce the addition of Ms. Stacey Struhar, as our new Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent. Stacey will be fully on board starting Monday, April 24, 2017 and located at our… Read More
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