DISASTER PREPARATION & RECOVERY
Health, Home & Pets
Trees & Landscapes
From hurricanes to floods, tornadoes to thunderstorms, natural disasters deeply impact our lives — often with little notice. Use the category-specific content featured below (as well as links to other disaster preparation and recovery resources) to learn how you can protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property.
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...
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By: Kendra Zamojski and Laurie Osgood
If you lost power or your home was damaged by flooding, the food or water in your home could make you and your family sick.
Fridge and Freezer Food Safety
After only a few hours without...
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Cattle care checklist: before and after the storm with UF/IFAS Extension livestock specialist, Doug Mayo
Before the storm
Preparing the pasture
Secure loose objects or remove them from pastures.
If possible, avoid placing...
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