Hurricane Preparedness
The past few hurricane seasons have been pretty active for Florida, and if we have learned anything it’s to make sure you are prepared ahead of time! Having a plan in place will make for a quicker preparation time and smoother recovery. And while we do not like to use a disaster to gain your business, we do encourage you keep an inventory of some emergency supplies you need for both preparations and recovery. Keep in mind, power outages after a storm may delay getting product that you need. A few years ago, Irma left ITP and our partners at Southern Ag (and many of you) without power for almost a week.
As we enter the 2020 hurricane season, if you do not already have a plan set for your course & family, now is the time to get one ready. If you do have one, it's a good time to review the plan with your staff and update as needed.
As a combined effort from Clemson & NC State, "Turfgrass Management after Hurricanes" was released in 2016 after Matthew. This useful article discusses management strategies for turfgrass & trees after a storm. Download the article below!
Want to create a personalized, local hurricane plan for your family or work? Use this great online plan generator!
Tips for Preparing Your Turf:
- Expect worms and insects after the storm. Have insecticides on hand before the storm hits, so you will be ready to apply to your greens and fairways.
- Pre-apply a plant growth regulator. Preventing overgrowth of turf after a hurricane will make clean-up a lot easier.
- Fungicides... Have. Them. Ready. Heavy rains from these storms will cause all sorts of unwanted disease to pop up on turf.
St Lucie County Hurricane Guide
Indian River County Hurricane Guide
Palm Beach County Hurricane Guide
Broward County Hurricane Guide
Visit www.nhc.noaa.gov for more information on preparing you and your families for a hurricane or natural disaster.
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