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Is there an official shelter within TV? Will TV issue an official statement or would that be a County? Does TV have a hurricane zone number?

Sorry, we have been here about one month so we simply do not know.

Please, good information and useful comments would be appreciated.

Sumter County, FL - Official Website | Official Website

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...estion-353539/

Not in Sumter county search Lake County.

This is from Sumter County (which can be found on districtgov.org)

Residents of The Villages® community can shelter in place, as homes in this community are built
above the 100-year floodplain and designed to withstand strong winds. However, we strongly
recommend that residents in mobile homes, RVs, or any structures that may not withstand high
winds, as well as those in low-lying areas or with special needs, consider evacuation or
relocating to a shelter.

If you're in Wildwood, I think the community center on Powell is an official shelter. But you're very unlikely to need one. Currently, they're only predicting 35mph winds for the area. I guess flooding is possible in some areas, although unlikely with all the flood control systems we have. Small tornados are always possible with a hurricane, but nothing that would entirely blow away a house, especially if yours is concrete block. Move to an interior closet away from windows, if things get crazy. My phone goes off when there's a tornado warning, and I think most do. My main worry is the power. I've gone weeks without power from hurricanes in Texas, and it's no fun.

I got the "voluntary evacuations" notice for my area in Northern Lake County. Nearest shelter is at the elementary school on Rolling Acres. We're in a manufactured home. Hubby says he's staying put, I can go if I want. I'll wait til tomorrow to decide. I can't take the cat with me because she hasn't had her recent rabies shot (she was sick and the doctor wouldn't give it to her, this was just this past week).

Yes. Sumter has evacuation shelters as well as text alerts you can sign up for. You can create an account and pick your notification choice for alerts. Ignore ignorance on totv.

Alert Center • Additional Shelters Open Wednesday at Fairgro

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you don't need a shelter - why? building codes and our elevation is over 100ft. no they won't issue a statement. The county did, if you are in a mobile home get out. there is no hurricane zone here we are not on the coast. we are so inland that it won't hit us. just a small glance so we know it came and went.

If you live in a trailer in the Historic District, you can shelter at The Village’s Elementary School if you want to. If you live in a regular home—anything south of 441–shelter in place, with your electricity on and your own bed, and don’t watch alarmist TV news.

The latest forecast (Wednesday, 8 am) for The Villages is about 8” of rain total and gusts of wind up to 40 mph. The bad part of the storm is hitting south of us. No problem here, except that some golf courses will be closed for a few weeks to avoid damage from golf carts. Some palm fronds may be torn down. They will be picked up on Friday morning. Stay home. Don’t drive. You will be fine. Your home won’t flood. Even the mobile homes in the Historic Villages should be fine.

As of 15 minutes ago noaa.gov, in the forecast for our area for today (Oct. 9) is "heavy rains and breezy", with tropical storm conditions tonight and tomorrow with the POSSIBILITY of hurricane conditions ("Tropical Storm Conditions Expected With Hurricane Conditions Possible"). So--yes. This is serious stuff, but at the same time a far cry from the Armageddon-like conditions that it appears many here believe we will experience in The Villages.

For advice, listen to the experts. You can call "Citizens Information Center 24/7 at 352-689-4400 or visit our website at www.sumterprepares.com". There are probably other sources of non-hyped advice available as well.

Every weather site has wind speeds all over the place. Looking at Accuweather, it shows us reaching 58mph with gusts at 81mph. I find it hard to believe we will only see 35mph... but I'm fine with that if that's all we get!

I have a 50 pound dog and I think you need a kennel to go to a shelter. I have no idea how to transport and set up a large kennel. I'm staying put and hoping for the best.

It hit North Carolina in a place that was unexpected. Never take anything for granted. Best to be prepared rather than complacent.

Homes on the Historic side flooded during Irma and the golf cart bridge was closed.

If I was in a manufactured home or an RV, I would evacuate to a friend or relative's home. If none are nearby, I would go to a shelter. This storm is nothing to play with. BTW, Marion County issued a mandatory evacuation of manufactured homes, mobile homes and RV's and they are farther from the eye of this storm than you are.

Central Florida is the evacuation “to” for folks on the coast. No need to leave unless you want to. You’re more likely to encounter problems on the way to your destination than staying in your home.

The biggest threats in The Villages is that some homes will probably loose thier roofs.

I would think our recreation centers would be perfect for this, but I have no related information. I would think we would have been notified somehow if that was the case. Im surprised that isnt offered. Meanwhile, if it gets scary, I recommend the large main windowless closet. Pillows & blankets for comfort, water, snacks, phone, etc. That said, water is well managed here and we are on the outskirts of the storm. Wishing the best for all.

To open the rec centers they would have to be manned, putting the workers at risk.

Currently, Sumter county (new area below 44) is well within the wind zone of gusts to 80mph. When the eye shifted from Tampa to Sarasota it dropped from 110mph gusts. Weather channel and major network s showing the same with 12” of rain. The southern part of TV is far different from northern TV it seems.

Unless you are in a manufactured house on the old historic side, your house will hold up to more wind than you will get here. Stormwater management is excellent, and flooding is not an issue. Underground utilities mean no loss of power, if your provider is SECO.
Please do bring in your outdoor furniture, flags, flower pots, knick knacks, decorations, anything that is moveable and weighs less than your car. These things can become ballistic missiles with winds more than 45 MPH.

How would the rec center be different than your house?

All this anticipation and preparation, and we will probably end up with a bit of wind and some rain.

With this kind of wind sup-stations can be damaged by trees, branches, debris, etc. so don't count on electricity being hurricane proof just because the lines are under ground. Look around at all of the power lines that are in the air, lots of them. Just be prepared for everything and anything.

Gee, I wonder if we should pray for this weather to go directly to The Villages so no one who prepared is disappointed. Maybe one should count one's blessings as the population just to the south is clobbered.:ohdear:

Please allow those who are nervous to ask and get information on evacuating or preparing without trying to humiliate them. Those in manufactured homes may be more at risk of strong winds and feel comfortable going to a shelter. You may say "then don't buy in the historic district; but , not everyone can afford other homes or they prefer the mature landscape. At this age will you follow the youth with their disrespect and belittling or be a compassionate elder who has done well but perhaps forgot their beginning struggles? Being behind a keyboard and unseen can bring out the "best" in people.

That's true, but tornadoes are always possible in conditions like this.

Personally, I thought that post was well done and informative. It gave a better perspective about the "Historic Area".

Historic area power is the last to be restored, trees are pretty, but not your friend in a named storm

My elevation is less than 100 feet, less than 80 feet too. You must be in the Highlands.

That was exactly what I thought when I read that post.