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Disaster Preparation 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

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After the Storm Passes: What to Do

Andra JohnsonSeptember 1st, 2023I hope that you and your loved ones are safe from harm. Early Wednesday morning, Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida’s West Central Coast as a Category 3 storm. As of Friday, many areas of North Florida are without power, and there has been widespread damage from high winds and storm surge. UF/IFAS Extension faculty […]

How Long Is Your Food Safe Without Power?

Maria Portelos-RometoAugust 31st, 2023Hurricane season is here, and we might (or did) experience a loss of power in the event of a storm. Have you thought about how long your food stays safe in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out? There are things you can do to prepare your refrigerator so that it can stay colder—and keep […]

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

Chris DemersAugust 29th, 2023HURRICANE IDALIA PREPARATION AND RECOVERY As we brace for Hurricane Idalia to arrive in north Florida we anticipate potential impacts to our forests, natural resources, and agricultural operations. Below are some resources that may be helpful as you make final preparations and recover from the storm. First and foremost, make sure you and your family […]

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