Health, Nutrition, & Food Safety

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Health, Nutrition, & Food Safety

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Natural disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, sinkholes, and tornados can happen at any time. If we are prepared in our homes, communities, and workplaces, we can mitigate many of the effects of these events.

Seminole County, UF/IFAS Seminole County Extension, as well as University of Florida/IFAS, all offer education and programs to help before, during and after Natural Disasters. If you don't find the information you are looking for here, contact your local extension office.

Helpful Resources:

Prepare Seminole
- Prepared by Seminole County Emergency Management, your 'how-to' guide to help you prepare for disasters.
National Weather Service
- An interactive website with realtime alerts and weather conditions across the country.
Florida Homeowner Handbook
- Use this handbook to help prepare for a natural hazard and reduce the risks to your family and property.

The Disaster Handbook
- A master guide developed by the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). Provides information and resources to prepare for and deal with disasters such as floods, fires, and even terrorism.
Hurricane Prep for Families
- Hurricane season is here! Don't wait for the first storm; prepare now to protect you and your loved ones.
Disaster Planning for Older Adults

Aging & Caregiving: As we grow older, many of our daily concerns change. Here you can find resources especially for seniors, on topics such as health, finances, and caregiving.

Children: Resources and information related to children's health, behavior, time management, and other topics important to families.

Health Care: Information about medicines, supplements, visiting your healthcare provider and finding health care coverage,

Relationships: The ways we communicate and interact with others help define who we are and determine the quality of our lives. The pages listed below provide information about relationships of all kinds.

House & Home: Information about your home, such as making repairs, getting home insurance, buying and selling a house, dealing with a landlord, and keeping your home environment clean.

Workplace: Most people will spend most of their lives working. This page provides information about creating a positive environment, understanding office dynamics, coping with stress, and other topics.

What to Keep and What to Throw Out When the Power Goes Out

Hand Hygiene and Hand Sanitizers

Preserving Food: Freezing Fruits

Preserving Food: Freezing Vegetables

Safe Handling of Food and Water in a Hurricane or Related Disaster

Food Safety: Information you can use about foodborne illness, food handling and preparation, and food allergies, among other important topics related to food safety.