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Pickleballer3 07-08-2021 06:05 PM

Manned Guard Gates
 
Just wondering, many of the usually manned gates north of 466, are not being manned and the gates are off. Does anyone know what’s going on with that?

Bogie Shooter 07-08-2021 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pickleballer3 (Post 1970318)
Just wondering, many of the usually manned gates north of 466, are not being manned and the gates are off. Does anyone know what’s going on with that?

You can start by reading this thread….
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ighlight=Gates

ctmurray 07-09-2021 07:21 AM

Maybe an after effect of the hurricane. They take down the arms during the storms.

justjim 07-09-2021 08:49 AM

It was simply the so called hurricane.

davem4616 07-09-2021 09:24 AM

they take the gates down when high winds are forecast....no gates, no real need for a staffed gate house...and during a hurricane they are not staffed anyway

once someone sends out an all clear memo things will be back to normal

coffeebean 07-09-2021 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ctmurray (Post 1970495)
Maybe an after effect of the hurricane. They take down the arms during the storms.

What hurricane? We were very lucky to have just a broken up tropical storm. No issues at all where I am. Hope everyone is as unscathed as Mallory.

b0bd0herty 07-10-2021 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1970694)
What hurricane? We were very lucky to have just a broken up tropical storm. No issues at all where I am. Hope everyone is as unscathed as Mallory.

The District does not remove gates based on what transpired, but rather on what possibilities the forecasts predict.

jack.hunter00@yahoo.com 07-10-2021 05:38 AM

That was for the Storm preparation. If not already, they will be back manned fairly soon.

DaleDivine 07-10-2021 06:11 AM

All gates are back up and guards are back on duty.
:ho:

Girlcopper 07-10-2021 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by DaleDivine (Post 1970939)
All gates are back up and guards are back on duty.
:ho:

Yep. Which we all knew would happen as it always has in the past. Possible heavy storm coming and the gates are secured. Why the surprise unless you just moved here yesterday.

MrFlorida 07-10-2021 07:20 AM

The gates are removed in the event of a power failure, when the threat passes, they are put back...it's that simple.

Rodneysblue 07-10-2021 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pickleballer3 (Post 1970318)
Just wondering, many of the usually manned gates north of 466, are not being manned and the gates are off. Does anyone know what’s going on with that?

With storms approaching and electrical outage, gates are taken down. When the power goes out the gate don’t work.

Billy1 07-10-2021 07:56 AM

Having a gate arm stuck in the down position, during an emergency is dangerous. Gate guards should not be working during hurricanes. Although not perfect early action before a hurricane is for the best. Late hurricane evacuees spend the hurricane in their vehicles in a traffic jam on I75. Preparing early for a hurricane that may not happen is the safest action.

Bridget Staunton 07-10-2021 08:58 AM

We had a storm, gates were taken down

Spalumbos62 07-10-2021 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Girlcopper (Post 1970954)
Yep. Which we all knew would happen as it always has in the past. Possible heavy storm coming and the gates are secured. Why the surprise unless you just moved here yesterday.


She asked the question because she didn't know. For the love of god, does sarcasm have to come into play with every post?
Thought we were the friendliest town?


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