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Originally Posted by tuccillo
The wind associated with hurricanes generally drops once landfall is reached due to increased surface drag and other factors. The energy of the wind goes as the square of the wind speed so relatively small decreases in wind speed are significant. In other words, a 50 mph wind has one quarter the energy of a 100 mph wind. Being inland means we are at less risk from wind damage than coastal regions. We will also not experience storm surges. This does not mean you shouldn't be prepared as widespread damage is still possible. Tornadoes are sometimes spawned from hurricanes.
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Hurricanes do not sneak up on us. The weather guessers will be all over the TV for several days before it arrives giving us incessant updates. Take advantage of this time to
stock up on enough food and water to last all the occupants of your house for several days. And, if you have friends living in more vulnerable parts of the state, you might be hearing from someone who wants to relocate to your house to ride out the storm.
What if the electricity goes out for hours, days or even a week? Have some alternate lighting sources. Battery powered LED (light emitting diode) lights are a good choice. A battery operated radio will let you keep aware of the status of the storm and the recovery.
Do you have out-of-state relatives who might be panicking to know if you are alright? Even if both home phones and cell phones are out of service there will be amateur (ham) radio operators in the area who will participate in passing messages to relatives. Get more information from The Villages Amateur Radio Club.
K4VRC - Villages Amateur Radio Club Their next meeting is June 18th at the Eisenhower Recreation Center (MacArthur/Arnold Room.)
If you are really concerned, leave the state. As I said, we get lots of warning about hurricanes. But go far enough away to not be in the track of the storm as it goes inland. Actually, inland areas of Florida are where coastal residents relocate
to, not from.
Remember that we have never seen bad weather and flooding to compare with what has been going on in Texas and Oklahoma recently. And certainly we don't live in the "Tornado Alley" area of the United States.
Relax and enjoy retirement in a wonderful area for active people.