News From Family and Consumer Science Program

Coastal house toppled onto beach, partially detached from eroded bluff
Home Damage by Hurricane Category Strength

Published - September 12, 2018

From: Healthy Homes
Are You Ready Sign
Is Your Home Hurricane Ready?

Published - September 12, 2018

Satellite view of large spiral tropical cyclone with visible eye over the ocean
Hurricane Preparedness -- Are You Ready?

Published - September 11, 2018

Image of NC Disaster Information Center page
The Ready Campaign Suggests Using National Parents to Day to Help Prepare Families for Emergencies

Published - July 19, 2018

Ready logo above 'Family Emergency Communication Plan' FEMA form with contact fields
Family Communication Plan for Emergencies

Published - June 13, 2018

Infographic: Keeping your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy — pet hazards, health effects, and cleaning tips
Keep Your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy

Published - June 12, 2018

From: Healthy Homes
Wooden thermometer showing high reading (°C °F) beside sunlit blue sky
FEMA Shares 7 Steps to Prepare Your Home for Summer

Published - May 24, 2018

From: Healthy Homes
Med instead of Meds title
May Is #MedMonth

Published - May 10, 2018

Red house with banner text "Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home"
Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home

Published - April 25, 2018

From: Healthy Homes
Safe Plates logo
Safe Plates Certified Food Protection Manager Program

Published - March 9, 2018

Ice on branches
Preventing Frozen Pipes

Published - January 2, 2018

From: Healthy Homes
Crate of bell peppers stamped "FOOD-BANK-CENC 15" with text "Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide"
Farm to Food Bank Resource Guide for NC Cooperative Extension

Published - December 4, 2017

October is Children's Health Month poster listing 31 health tips, EPA logo
October Is Children's Health Month

Published - October 2, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
Infographic titled "It's a Moisture Issue: MOLD Health Effects" with a stethoscope graphic
It's a Moisture Issue: Moisture and Mold Health Effects

Published - August 3, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
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Keeping Your Pet-Friendly Home Healthy

Published - June 6, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
Logo: "National Healthy Homes Month" with house icons, sun graphic and "June".
June Is National Healthy Homes Month

Published - June 2, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
Bathroom safety infographic titled "BATHROOM SAFETY SLIPS AND FALLS" with tub, toilet, and prevention tips
Bathroom Safety -- Preventing Slips and Falls

Published - April 24, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
Collapsed red beachfront house surrounded by rubble, cinderblocks, and debris
Funds Available Through NCHFA for Disaster Home Repair

Published - March 10, 2017

From: Healthy Homes
Family standing outside a home; text reads "Everyone Deserves a Safe and Healthy Home"
New Healthy Homes Publications

Published - December 5, 2016

From: Healthy Homes
Hand lifting receiver of red desk phone labeled "EMERGENCY".
Disaster Legal Services Hotline

Published - October 20, 2016

Household debris and furniture piled outside a multiunit building near a parked car
American Cleaning Institute -- Tips for Laundering Flood Soiled Fabrics

Published - October 13, 2016

Header "MED instead of MEDS", bowl of vegetables, caption "Eating the Mediterranean way"
Med Instead of Meds

Published - September 8, 2016

USDA cover: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods; casserole in oven, family meal
USDA Publication: U.S. Households' Demand for Convenience Foods

Published - August 1, 2016

USDA report cover: "Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week" and a paper bag of groceries
USDA Publication: Where Households Get Food in a Typical Week

Published - August 1, 2016

Assorted fruits and vegetables arranged on a white background
New Resources From Team Nutrition

Published - August 1, 2016

House labeled "Healthy Home Solutions" with feature callouts; extensionhealthyhomes.org
Healthy Home Solutions

Published - April 18, 2016

Tornado Warning (take shelter immediately) vs Tornado Watch (tornado possible)
Spring PrepareAthon: Focus on Tornado Preparedness

Published - April 18, 2016

Nutrition Decisions banner; webinar series presented by Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
Nutrition Decisions Webinar Series

Published - April 15, 2016

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