Category: Disaster Preparation

How To Effectively Disinfect A Private Drinking Well

by Yilin
September 18, 2020

Hurricanes bring excessive rain. When heavy rains bring flooding to an area, your private well may not be safe to drink. It may be in danger of contamination from pollutants found in the flood waters. If your well has been flooded, meaning either ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Bacteria, Bacterial Contamination, Bleach, Chlorine, Drinking Water, Flooded Well, Private Well, Shock Chlorination, UF IFAS Extension Water Agents, Water, Water RSA, Well Disinfection, Well Water, Yilin Zhuang

What Should I Do After My Drinking Well Is Flooded?

by Yilin
August 6, 2020

Para acceder a esta comunicación en español, por favor utilice este enlace Hurricanes are one of nature’s most powerful storms. They produce strong winds, storm surge flooding, and heavy rainfall. When heavy rains bring flooding to an ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Disaster Preparation, Drinking Water, Extension, Flooded Well, Hurricane Recovery, Private Well, Water Safety, Water Testing, Well Water, Yilin Zhuang

Water Wednesday Recap – Hurricane Preparedness

by Yilin
June 29, 2020

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Are you prepared for this hurricane season? Last Water Wednesday, the Family Consumer Sciences Agents LuAnn Duncan in Sumter County and Lisa Hamilton in Volusia County gave ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water
Tags: Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane Preparedness, Lisa Hamilton, LuAnn Duncan, Water Wednesday, Yilin Zhuang

Busting Hurricane Myths!

by Joanne Cooper
June 12, 2020

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) published an article on hurricane myths since many coastal and hurricane prone area residents base their information on erroneous facts. For starters, 84% of Americans base their evacuation decisions ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,
Tags: Hurricane

Hurricane Preparation: Evacuating Your Premise

by Joanne Cooper
June 12, 2020

Since the probability of Florida being hit with a hurricane in any year is high, it is best to have an evacuation plan for your home. Have a prepared plan and have it set for the summer and fall months. Don't second guess the St. Johns County ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness

St. Johns County Disaster Planning for Older Adults

by Joanne Cooper
June 5, 2020

According to Jeff Alexander, Deputy Director of St. Johns County Emergency Operations Center, the official hurricane predictions from the University of Colorado states that there will be 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 4 major hurricanes (category ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,
Tags: Hurricane

COVID-19: Hashtag #NEAFCSresponds, #FCSresponds!

by Joanne Cooper
March 31, 2020

The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) created an on-going list of focused resource links of COVID-19. Please use these links for accurate information since there is a multitude of misinformation on this ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,
Tags: COVID-19

Perishable Food Safety

by Joanne Cooper
October 28, 2019

The Atlantic Hurricane season is officially from June 1st through November 30th according to the National Hurricane Center. By living in Florida means being aware of potential hurricanes for those six months. Whether hit with a direct or indirect ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation,
Tags: Hurricane Safety

Disaster Planning Websites

by Joanne Cooper
July 19, 2018

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can happen along any U.S. Coast and can affect areas more than 100 mile inland. September is the most active month. It is best to be well prepared as hurricanes can ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation
Tags: Hurricane Preparation

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