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
Category: Disaster Preparation
Guidelines Before the Storm: Hurricane Prep
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
Early Hurricane Prep
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
Can A Landscape Be Fire-Wise, While Still Achieving Other Goals?
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
Helpful Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
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
Guidelines after the Hurricane: Recovery
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
Guidelines before the Hurricane: Preparation
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
Hurricanes and Trees Can Mix Better Than You Might Think
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
New Face of Family and Consumer Sciences in Pasco County Extension!
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