In the first post of this series, we talked about gathering information. In this post, we are going to look at creating your plan. Just as we mentioned in our previous blog, you should think about updating contact information and including ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
While we're in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, few of us want to spend much time—if any—thinking about the hurricane season. But, June 1 marks the official start of that six-month season, and now is the time to prepare. Disaster planning ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Whether you're bracing for a storm or packing up for summer back north, we can help you keep your Florida home safe and sound, starting with our March 6 "Closing Up Your Florida Home" class. Unoccupied homes in Florida are prime targets for ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Work & Life
By SARAH BOSTICK Sustainable Agriculture Agent UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County Preparing for hurricanes and other natural disasters is a very big job in our state, and one not limited to our urban areas. It is such a big job that the state ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Disaster Preparation
We are now in the active hurricane season, with Tropical Storm Dorian heading towards Puerto Rico, and possibly powering up to threaten the Southeastern United States as a major hurricane. Whether you stockpiled early – which is the best approach ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Work & Life
Frequently Asked Questions about PACE By Lee Hayes Byron, Sara Kane and Sophia Mondous UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County The Sarasota County Commission adopted an ordinance setting the framework for a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources
In our final post to this six-part series, we will provide some security considerations as you prepare your home for an extended stay away. Whether you are leaving for a month or several months, you want to protect your home from intruders. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management
This is the fifth blog post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you'll be away for an extended time. In this post, we will review air conditioning considerations, as well as our what to look out for with windows and ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management
This is the fourth post in our six-part series on how to prepare your Florida home if you'll be away for an extended time. We've talked previously about what procedures to follow for the kitchen and bath areas. In this post, we'll look at ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home ManagementHurricane season is fast approaching, and now is the time to get ready. Whether you're a long-time resident or someone new to the area, our free, one-hour "Hurricane Preparedness" class will help you brace for the June-November storm season. ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Events, Work & Life