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Old 07-10-2023, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages View Post
Everybody take a deep breath.

By the time a hurricane reaches us, here in the middle of the state, it has lost power and is more like a bad thunderstorm.

I have lived in The Villages for 12 years. The worst storm was Irma, which passed nearly overhead. Lots of branches down in the roads. (Quickly cleaned up). Lots of water directed towards the golf courses. Could not play golf for a week or more. (Egad!) No houses were affected by water, except only in the historic section.

Power flickered a few times. Did not go out for long. SECO is very good about preparing for storms. Can't speak about the other power companies.

If your life depends on oxygen or refrigerated meds, perhaps you want a generator. Otherwise, I would not spend the money.

Our houses are stronger and more comfortable than any shelter. Stay in your home.

Good idea to keep food and water on hand. A full gas tank may be helpful. And if you have a power bank for your cell phone, be sure it is fully charged. Haven't needed it yet, but ???

I have heard about filling the bath tub with water for flushing the toilet, and we have done that. Never needed it. All the pipes are underground, but perhaps the pumping stations could suffer a power outage? Hasn't happened yet.
Good advice to remain calm. Every city has emergency preparations and will be out to help as soon as they can. But, there are times when they can not reach you for quite some time because trees and debris are blocking the streets or another area is in more need. Also, it does not matter if your utilities are underground. The electrical grid can go haywire and the sewage can be blocked up. I have lived through this. There is a saying about those who ignore the simple act of planning and preparing, they are always the ones who suffer the most. Do not panic! Be prepared! Again, I can not fully describe the absolute discomfort of "after the storm.". It is not location that has saved the Villages with prior hurricanes, it is pure luck! Mother Nature is not selective!