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Crisis Communication

A type of risk communication that acknowledges a hazard, validates concern, and communicates effective action.

Disaster Food Safety

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

UF/IFAS is a collaborating member of the Southern Fire Exchange. which strives to improve access to and usefulness of southern fire science information. SFE Publication and Fact Sheets cover the following topics: Fire Ecology and Effects, Fire Science Information, Programs and Resources, Prescribed Fire, Public Education, Smoke Management, Air Quality and Weather, and Wildfire.

Floods

An overflow or inundation that comes from a river or other body of water and causes or threatens to cause property damage. [NALT] [AGROVOC]

Hurricanes

Oil Spills

An oil spill is the release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the coastal or marine environment due to human activity. [AGROVOC]

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Be Hurricane Ready: Tips for 4-H members and their Pets

ambernorrisJuly 26th, 2024It is that time a year that we are mindful of being prepared for natural disasters such as hurricanes. Here are some essential steps4-Hers can take to prepare for natural disasters, particularly when they have animal projects. Take a look at your outside projects and see what should be brought in or secured. You can […]

Save the Dates: Storm Prep “Tax-Free Holiday”

Maria Portelos-RometoMay 18th, 2024As we approach hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30, now is the time to create your disaster plan and assemble your supply kit. As you do, keep in mind that Florida legislators have created two 14-day sales tax holidays for the purchase of disaster supplies. The first runs June 1-14 and the […]

Get Storm-Ready, during May 5-11 National Hurricane Preparedness Week

Maria Portelos-RometoMay 8th, 2024National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs May 5-11. So, let’s take this time to begin preparing for our annual hurricane season, which runs June 1 through Nov. 30. For many of us, preparing for a weather event can be time consuming and overwhelming. We can help. A great way to get ready is to break down […]

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