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Originally Posted by Michael 61
As this is my first summer as a resident here in The Villages, I was wondering what (if anything) people do to prepare for hurricane season here in The Villages. I know we are usually out of harm’s way, but Ian was initially forecasted to track right over The Villages last year, before deviating south. Most people I ask, sorta laugh it off, and don’t really do anything to prepare. I keep canned goods and water on hand as a contingency measure, having lived through the Loma Prieta earthquake of San Francisco in 1989, and the Waldo Canyon fire of Colorado Springs of 2012. I’m thinking I should buy a battery operated radio. Would keeping some empty sandbags or inflatable water barrier protection be prudent? Interested on what some of the “old-timers” who have lived here for years do. Thanks!
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When we first came we had no experience with hurricanes. We did everything suggested, filled bathtub with water, taped up windows & doors, had emergency supply of food, bottled water, filled up car with gas, stored photos & documents in the dishwasher (It's waterproof) & got ready to leave. Checked with neighbors & found they all just stay put & don't do anything. Although we were prepared, we didn't need a thing. Power never went out as it's mostly underground, no flooding & the interstate was at a standstill. Not saying don't do any of this but for us it was unnecessary panic. Now we just make sure we have dry food for a few days, that's all.