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Safe Handling of Food after a Hurricane or Related Disaster

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 6, 2016

The follow is a summary of general recommendations to protect the safety of food and water in the event of a hurricane. It is made available through the State Food Scientists and County Faculty who serve you through UF/IFAS. FOOD Assess ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cooking, Emergencies, Emergency Management, Families & Consumers, Food And Nutrition, Food Safety, General Information, Shelley Swenson, Weather Emergencies

Replacing Lost or Damaged Documents

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent Birth Certificates Florida Birth Certificates 1. The process for applying for a birth certificate can be found at the Florida Department of Health (DOH) website. Access ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Electrical Systems and Appliances – Cleaning and Odor Removal

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent An electrician or another person competent in electronics should check your electrical system and appliances before you try to use them. You can ask your power supplier ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Community, Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Educational, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Cleaning Flood-Damaged Carpets and Rugs

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson Wakulla County Extension FCS/EFNEP Agent When to Discard, Clean, or Call a Professional When faced with flood-damaged carpeting and rugs, your options will depend on the source of flooding. If floodwater consisted ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Management, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Mildew after the Storm? Here are helpful removal tips.

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy of Shelley Swenson UF/ IFAS Wakulla Extension FCS/ EFNEP Agent For those of you who have experienced recent flooding during the storm, it is important that you make sure you clean up properly. Excess moisture in the air can ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Disasters, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family & Consumer Sciences, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Floods, FYCS, Hurricane Preparedness, Natural Disasters, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Steps to Salvage All-Metal Cans and Retort Pouches

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy 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 & LIFE
Tags: Community, Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Emergencies, Emergency Management, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, General Information, Natural Disaster, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Safety of Food in Containers Exposed to Flood Waters

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy 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 & LIFE
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Recovery, Emergencies, Emergency Management, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family And Consumer Sciences, Family Youth & Community Sciences, Food Safety, FYCS, General Information, Les Harrison, Natural Disaster, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies

Steps to Follow During and After a Weather Emergency

by John Wells
August 24, 2012

Courtesy 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 & LIFE
Tags: Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management, Environment, Families & Consumers, Family Youth & Community Sciences, FYCS, General Information, Hurricane Preparedness, Les Harrison, Natural Disaster, Safety, Shelley Swenson, Tropical Storm, Wakulla County Extension, Weather Emergencies