And the golf courses were built to handle the excess water. People need common sense during the storms, like not trying to drive through a tunnel when the water is high! ������

My late husband was the Southeastern US Territorial Manager for the National Flood Insurance Program for 25 years. I have seen A TON of hurricanes come through to include Hugo, Andrew, Katrina, Wilma, and all of their colleagues! I wouldn’t be in The Villages if I were very concerned about hurricane activity.

That said, it is always a good idea to have plenty of water and cash on hand (along with batteries for your radio if necessary).

Irma was an experience for first-timers as the "eye" went right over The Villages, which they said doesn't happen generally. There was flooding in the historical side and power was out. There were folks stranded there though from what I remember, the rec center was opened up for folks to stay in. Remember most aren't open to pets so find your spot if you're truly concerned. IF you live in the newer areas the power is underground so wires don't blow down. We had power though-out Irma. Some folks lost portions of roofs and some lost a bit of siding. Lower areas did flood but for the most part the developer plans well for that with the golf-courses taking the brunt of it. Most folks here are from somewhere else so many will have opinions but we truly didn't have the damage here that many parts of Florida experienced.

No doubt everybody's pantry is already over stocked due to all the virus prep buying.

If not......why not do it now and avoid TV mad rush at the 11th hour!!
Guarantee stores will be wiped out and lines at gas stations and Home Depot!!

Does not have to be that way.

And they are trying to move to a cashless society?!

And they are trying to move to a cashless society?!

:ohdear: Anyone else notice they jacked up the gas prices yesterday? Nothing but GOUGING!!!!

Went to Home Depot yesterday to get a 5 gallon gas can for lawn mowing and golf cart.
A plastic 5 gallon can was $23 .....which used to sell for $10-$12.

It is the panicky resident bend over factor at work at your friendly suppliers!!

Hurricane
 

Feel FREE to bring your yard waste to your local mail station NOT!

Are you ready - Remember IRMA
 

I have yet to be here during a hurricane, but from what I've been told, a lot of the damages that homes endure come from flying planters and furniture...from homeowners who forget to take all those things inside prior to the storm.

I remember how quickly The Villages cleaned up after.

To be accurate, Irma was not a hurricane when it came through The Villages. It was a tropical storm. The sustained wind speeds were less than 50 MPH, which is far less than the minimum hurricane speed of 74 MPH.

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