FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Susan L. Hedge, Lee County Extension Services
               (239) 461-7510

Lee County Extension Service Offers Important "After the Storm" Information

FORT MYERS, FL (September 15, 2004) - Information about safety and clean up after the storm can be found on the UF Lee County Extension Service web site at http://lee.ifas.ufl.edu/.

The web site can answer some critical questions you may have following the storm such as:

How do I operate a chain saw safely?

How do I deal with my own stress?

What can I do to help my children through the storm?

How do I know if I can save a tree if it is toppled during the storm?

How long can I keep food in my refrigerator with no power?

How do I care for large animals during a hurricane?

These and many other topics are covered on the Extension Web Site. Check it out for information you may need before the storm.