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Old 10-05-2016, 07:19 AM
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Stay off the roads as much as possible so the ones leaving the beach are not blocked (been there and had that happen when getting off barrier island home). Batteries, water, everything inside, a little extra food and radio. It warns we may get 50+ mile an hour winds which would be annoying but not a big problem. Because of the extraordinary drainage in The Villages we should be fine. Also the great underground wires are terrific. Lucky the Developer was smart enough to make these a part of our life. If you want "drama" go to the shore and watch the real problems arise.
Cliche time-- hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

Water bottles or jugs, gas in cars and carts, non-perishable food stocked up, important papers put in safe spot like bank, debris on lawn removed, candles and flashlights + extra batteries, etc.