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How Long Is Your Food Safe Without Power?


August 31, 2023

Hurricane season is here, and we might (or did) experience a loss of power in the event of a storm. Have you thought about how long your food stays safe in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out? There are things you can do to prepare ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Money Matters, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disasterprep, Disasterpreparedness, Hurricane, Pgm_FCS, Safety, Storm
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Florida opens grant program for Ian-, Nicole-damaged beaches

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January 31, 2023

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent the following information Jan. 31 regarding a grant program for beach restoration projects resulting from Hurricane Ian and/or Hurricane Nicole damages: For Immediate Release: Jan. ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Wildlife
Tags: Beach, Coast, Environment Florida Department Of Environmental Protection, FDEP, Hurricane, Pgm_Admin, Rejuvenation, Restoration, Restore, Shore, Storm

Should I test my private drinking well?

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October 27, 2022

Residents who receive their drinking water through a municipality enjoy peace of mind knowing that their potable water undergoes routine bacteriological testing behind-the-scenes. But how do you know if water from your private well is safe and ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Bleach, Coliform, Disinfectant, Drinking, E. Coli, Escherichia Coli, Pgm_Water, Potable, Test, Well
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Beware of contractor fraud!


October 10, 2022

In the wake of Hurricane Ian (or any similar disaster), if you're facing home or property repairs, now is the time to pull out that list of reliable contractors you prepared well in advance of the storm, as noted in our preparedness blog posts. If ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: #stormsafety, Disaster, Disaster Prep, Pgm_FCS, Preparedness, Rebuild, Recovery, Storm, Storm Prep, StormPrep, WaysToSave

Hurricane-damaged tree assessment – remove the tree or attempt restoration – that is the question

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October 10, 2022

The roof is fine, you have fixed the leaning fence and the floods have receded.  Your landscape is in a relative mess, but your trees are giving you some real concerns.  Can you make an informed decision on what needs to happen next related ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes
Tags: Charlotte County, Damaged Tree, Florida Certified Arborists, Hurricane, Hurricane Recovery
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Recursos para las industrias de pesca y acuicultura de Florida afectadas por el huracán Ian

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October 6, 2022

El huracán Ian causó daños significativos en gran parte de Florida, y las industrias de pesca y acuicultura del estado se vieron particularmente afectadas. Varios recursos están disponibles para los miembros de estas industrias que necesiten ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Farm Management, Money Matters, Natural Resources, SFYL Hot Topic, Work & Life
Tags: Acuicultura, Ayuda Financiera, Desastre, Industrias De Pesca, Pesca Comercial, Pgm_Marine, StormPrep
Hurricans Irma, Jose and Katia line up across the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2017. [CREDIT: NOAA]

Manual para proteger su casa antes y después de un desastre natural

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October 5, 2022

Si usted reside en Florida, es sumamente importante estar preparado para enfrentar los desastres naturales costeros. Un ejemplo de estos fue el Huracán Ian que impactó fuertemente a mi condado y el área donde yo radico. Estar preparado ... READ MORE

Category: Coasts & Marine, Disaster Preparation, Home Management, Natural Resources, Work & Life
Tags: Huracan, Hurricane, Ian, Pgm_Marine, Proteger Casa

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