GMR Site Closed Because of the Weather

[FromAus]

Reported this morning for my 2nd vaccine and the site off 466 behind Fresh Market was closed due to weather. The instructions were to come back this afternoon and they might reopen. Anyone know any different?

[npwalters]

Reported this morning for my 2nd vaccine and the site off 466 behind Fresh Market was closed due to weather. The instructions were to come back this afternoon and they might reopen. Anyone know any different?

I was there about 1030 and they said they would not open today due to the muddy approach lanes. They said they would call to reschedule. LOL....sure.

[TCLaD]

I was there about 1030 and they said they would not open today due to the muddy approach lanes. They said they would call to reschedule. LOL....sure.

Reopened at High School parking lot.

[Bogie Shooter]

So, even with the cheap shots directed at them, they seem to be trying..

[dnkjourney1950]

Can someone confirm where and when will 2nd vaccine be scheduled

[coffeebean]

Can someone confirm where and when will 2nd vaccine be scheduled

If it were me, and I had an appointment for today for either a first or second shot, I would go to the High School parking lot. Someone reported that GMR moved to the High School for today. I would not worry about the time of the appointment, I would just show up.

[Stu from NYC]

If it were me, and I had an appointment for today for either a first or second shot, I would go to the High School parking lot. Someone reported that GMR moved to the High School for today. I would not worry about the time of the appointment, I would just show up.

And tell the folks at the high school to see how well Lake County is doing this.

[Blackie]

Had my 2nd shot today at the High School. There were a lot of cars and it took 4 hours of winding our way through a parking lot and down the roads around the school but got it done.

Also received an email saying they’d probably be catching up on Monday for those that missed their vaccine.

[Blackie]

Here is the email text.

The heavy rains are hampering the ability to safely operate the drive thru site today. We have been working directly and collaboratively with the County to identify an alternative site for today, and will complete as many scheduled vaccinations as possible. For any appointments that are not completed today, we will complete later in the week (most likely Monday). Additional details and communication on this alternate site will be provided upon your arrival, as police will direct you to the new location (nearby local school). Emails will be sent regarding any additional information, changes, or schedule updates as they become available. We appreciate your understanding due to the changes associated with the weather.

[asianthree]

When we saw the tents in the field in January, first thought was, a hard rain would make a good mudder course. But not so much for a vaccine site, unless it was a military bug out. Then you would be doing those injections in the back of a moving Jeep

[JULIE2049]

I heard people were sent to the school to gets shots. There was a lot of traffic in front of the school yesterday.

[wiltma]

Reported this morning for my 2nd vaccine and the site off 466 behind Fresh Market was closed due to weather. The instructions were to come back this afternoon and they might reopen. Anyone know any different?
Our second shot was scheduled for yesterday at 11:30. When we got there, we were told that they were moving the site to the west side of the high school at 1pm. We got some lunch and gas and went over about 12:30. Waited in winding line for about 4 hours but got it done. Don’t know what they would have done if it rained again as they were totally out in the open, no tents. Worst part was , we didn’t have any water with us and after 5 hours total we felt dehydrated. Also another issue was the need for a bathroom. Saw some folks heading to a building between fields but if you were in your car by yourself, that was not an option. Not sure they will be open today as it is Sunday and with the threat of rain all week, we are happy to have it done. Hope someone posts as to how it continues to go. The best to everyone

[bionorse1]

Yesterday, Saturday, they closed the tent area and moved it to the parking lot at the high school from 1 to 6pm. Went smoothly.

[Leadbone1]

Reported this morning for my 2nd vaccine and the site off 466 behind Fresh Market was closed due to weather. The instructions were to come back this afternoon and they might reopen. Anyone know any different?

Got my COVID-19 vaccine last night at about 9:30 PM in the high school parking lot. I’ll be back in a month for the second and hopefully won’t have to wait as long as I did yesterday. No matter, all good!

[Bob2H-in-1]

Keep in mind that they're doing the best they can. They're trying, but mud is not fun for anyone. Fyi, wife and I registered on 1-11-21, too. Finally got to the tent sites for our first shots -- me on 2-6-21, she on 2-10-21. All went smoothly, in and out in 30 and 40 minutes. The folks there were as nice and as helpful as they can be. Whether delivering or or receiving our shots, we all have to be patient and flexible.

[ldj1938]

After registering on three different systems in Sumter County signed up in Lake County. Received call in two days and received first shoot in four days at the closed Sears store in Leesburg. Very organized flow. Inside, and it has bathrooms. Chairs in all waiting areas. Received shot from Leesburg EMT. Scheduled for second shot appointment for return. Sumter county needs new management in health department. My wife and I are both 82. Thanks, Lake County!

[msilagy]

I agree - putting a vaccination site in an open field with possible downpours was not the best plan. I'm wondering if it will change in the future as rain scheduled all week here off and on - car ruts - haven't heard from the 5 cars that got stuck and had to be towed out. Yes Sumter - re think this. I am so glad I got 2nd shot Thursday and am so appreciative for the hard work the people giving the shots are doing. I'm sure they would have a lot of opinions.

[epcshelby@gmail.com]

Reported this morning for my 2nd vaccine and the site off 466 behind Fresh Market was closed due to weather. The instructions were to come back this afternoon and they might reopen. Anyone know any different?

If you returned in the afternoon ,then you would have joined the marathon session experienced by many. We joined the line in front of the Charter School at my wife's appt time of 3:30 . We finally turned the corner to go down the west side of the school, moving up five to 8 cars at a time ,hoping to see the vaccination tents in the rear.
Not so, the line formed all around the school sports complex then down to the high school. We, along with the others had no idea how long the actual line was and where they were doing the vaccinations.
Four and half hours later we reached the high school parking lot and the vaccination site. They had cancelled in the am due to the adverse conditions caused by the rain. Then they had to get permission to set up at the high school. Had it rained that location would have been closed. It was a long wait and everyone was surprisingly patient and respectful of the vaccination staff who had been on the feet long over 12 hours by that time. We left the site after a five hour marathon and there were at least another hour of recipients lined up behind us. Hopefully for her second shot next month ,things will be back to normal.

[Albany]

I, too, had a super good experience with Lake County. They are doing a bang up job on a daily basis. Watching Sumter County flail around week after week is eye opening. Clearly the county leaders have become incompetent, or they were to begin with.

[USACAT6]

They vaccinated until 9 PM last night. They are really working hard to make it work. The field location was very muddy. Redirected to the High School site. 2 PM appointment took until 6:32 PM to actually get the second shot. Both first and second shots were being given. Those who did not make their appointment received a reschedule date. Monday was mentioned as the reschedule date.