Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent A disaster can make a child afraid, more afraid than you. A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is okay .How can a parent help? Don't leave ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Household cleaners help remove dirt. Disinfectants help stop the growth of disease-causing microorganisms carried in flood water. Powdered or liquid cleaners and disinfectants ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Beds: Due to the complex construction of modern mattresses, renovation is usually not possible. It is best to buy a good used mattress or a new mattress. If a mattress ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Cleaning, & sterilizing dishes and cooking utensils: Before using any dishes, pots, pans or cooking utensils that were in contact with flood water, wash and sterilize ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Home Management, WORK & LIFEFYCS Corner Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FYCS/EFNEP Agent II Don't miss this valuable information! Check it out! Finances: Women's Financial Management Series Health and Food Safety Cross-Contamination ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & YouthCourtesy of Shelley Swenson Wakulla County FCS/EFNEP Agent Undamaged, commercially prepared foods in all-metal cans and retort pouches (for example, flexible, shelf-stable juice or seafood pouches) can be saved if you do the following: • ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent A Consumers Guide to Safety of Food in Containers Exposed to Flood Waters HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT FOOD TO KEEP OR DISCARD • Do not eat any food that may have come into ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent Steps to Follow During and After A Weather Emergency: Never taste a food to determine its safety! Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to ... READ MORE
Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Check walls and foundations for damage. Much can be done to reverse the effects of high water and to restore even heavily water damaged buildings. Make sure to ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, WORK & LIFECourtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Before starting to salvage damaged furniture, decide which pieces are worth restoring. Such decisions should be based on: Extent of damage, cost of the article, sentimental ... READ MORE
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