Free program to help residents prepare homes for extended absences
TAVARES – February 25, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The UF/Lake County Extension is hosting a program called “Closing Your Seasonal Home,” meant to help residents prepare the interior and exterior of homes when leaving for extended periods. Topics will include preventing mold and mildew, storm preparation, deterioration of the exterior, updating documents, preventing pests and intrusion of burglars.
The session will take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 5, at the Lake County Agriculture Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares.
“People aren’t the only ones who love Florida’s weather,” said Julie England, family and consumer sciences extension agent with the UF/Lake County Extension, who will present during the session. “If you’re leaving home for an extended period of time, whether for the season or a long vacation, it’s important to develop a plan to prevent damage so that you don’t come home to a serious problem. An empty home is susceptible to moisture, mildew, pests, storms and more.”
Registration is requested. To register, visit http://seasonalhome2013.eventbrite.com/ or call 352-343-4101 ext. 2719.
The Lake County Extension provides research-based information and educational program cooperatively with the Lake County Board of County Commissioners and the University of Florida for all aspects of horticulture, agriculture, food safety, the home environment, financial management and 4-H youth programs.
The Extension’s mission is to make knowledge in agricultural, human and natural resources accessible to people to sustain and enhance the quality of human life. The Lake County Extension provides free consultations as well as educational programs on a variety of subjects. The foundation for the Gator Nation – An Equal Opportunity Institute.
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More Information:
Julie England
352-343-4101 ext. 2719
Lake County media contact:
Peter Benyola
Public Information Officer
Office: 352-343-9609; Cell: 352-460-2851
pbenyola (at) lakecountyfl (dot) gov
