[Sadie1313]

Okay, so this might sound dumb, but I really don't know about "Weather Radios". I'm gathering from some of the posts, that many people have them. Where does one buy a Weather Radio? Are there different kinds? Different options? This is the scary part of living here. I never dealt with this in New York. Oh, don't let that seem like I'd rather be in New York....NO WAY!!!! This is where I want to be forever. LOL So, can anyone help me to learn about Weather Radios, and Code Red? Thanks, Trish

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by uujudy

Tinkerbelle, just take your weather radio to the closest fire station & they will program it for you. It's well worth the trip. The firemen are all hotties. Eye candy. I have my weather radio programmed every week!

I laughed out loud!! Hilarious!!!!!

Bill

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by uujudy

Tinkerbelle, just take your weather radio to the closest fire station & they will program it for you. It's well worth the trip. The firemen are all hotties. Eye candy. I have my weather radio programmed every week!

Omg. Judy. You are so bad and a friend for sure!!!!!

[bargee]

Go to Publix,they stock the midland Noaa weather radio.Then as suggested go to your nearest fire station and they will program it and explain its operation.Do not wait as it is the cheapest (29.95)insurance that you will ever purchase.

[hotrodgirl]

Originally Posted by uujudy

Tinkerbelle, just take your weather radio to the closest fire station & they will program it for you. It's well worth the trip. The firemen are all hotties. Eye candy. I have my weather radio programmed every week!

OMG! You made me laugh out loud and I am now wondering which station you go to! I can think of a lot of things I need help programming.....

[buggyone]

I have my Midland weather radio set for Sumter County only. I found it gave too many warnings when set for Lake, Marion, and Sumter Counties.

[Golfer in Sanibel]

Back to the serious side. It's Not normally like me but I can't help myself. I, for one, wouldn't want the sirens to go off or the phone alert to come just for a lightening storm or minor hail. It slightly irritates me that the news media makes such a big thing of storms. Hey, lightening is a very common occurrence in Florida. I only want alerts for the serious stuff. This time of year we get thunder storms most every day. Who needs to be alerted? Just expect it for Pete's sake. OK, now I close my serious side. Back to the jokes, boys and girls.

[uujudy]

Originally Posted by hotrodgirl

. . . I am now wondering which station you go to! I can think of a lot of things I need help programming.....

I visit the station up by 466 next to the Sheriff's Annex, but I think we should check out the new fire station and see if they're up to our standards.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by Golfer in Sanibel

Back to the serious side. It's Not normally like me but I can't help myself. I, for one, wouldn't want the sirens to go off or the phone alert to come just for a lightening storm or minor hail. It slightly irritates me that the news media makes such a big thing of storms. Hey, lightening is a very common occurrence in Florida. I only want alerts for the serious stuff. This time of year we get thunder storms most every day. Who needs to be alerted? Just expect it for Pete's sake. OK, now I close my serious side. Back to the jokes, boys and girls.

The National Weather Service does not issue alerts for the common thunder storm. When there is unusually high wind associated with the storm, the alerts will be issued.

The alerts will also be issued in case of a tornado warning. If your television is not on, how would you know if a tornado might be heading your way? A couple of weeks ago, there was a tornado warning at 4:30 am. Luckily, the tornadic cell evaporated about 30 miles from The Villages.

[Villageshooter]

Ok,,, it goes off,,, where you going to go? we dont have basements! with the quality of the contructiion in the newer homes it will be like the 3 little pigs,,huffin an puffin and blowing our houses in! we could go the bathroom,,, oh yea we dont have tubs,,, we are too old to get into them,, we have walk in showers,,, would be better off setting in our golf cart rather than standing the shower! WHEN we get the huge bad tornado,, this place will look Hamburger Hill in Viet Nam... we will have bodies EVERYWHERE. I refuse to buy a the radio,, I want to be killed in my sleep!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

Ok,,, it goes off,,, where you going to go? we dont have basements! with the quality of the contructiion in the newer homes it will be like the 3 little pigs,,huffin an puffin and blowing our houses in! we could go the bathroom,,, oh yea we dont have tubs,,, we are too old to get into them,, we have walk in showers,,, would be better off setting in our golf cart rather than standing the shower! WHEN we get the huge bad tornado,, this place will look Hamburger Hill in Viet Nam... we will have bodies EVERYWHERE. I refuse to buy a the radio,, I want to be killed in my sleep!

There is nothing wrong with the quality of construction in newer homes.

I do miss my basement but I don't fear storms for some reason. The walk in closet is nice and roomy in most of our houses here.

I see a lot of dogs walking around in "Thunder coats". Lot of nervous pup's too. Our cats used to get under the bed but with so much Sturm und Drang here, they now just sit and look out the window.

I hate to admit it, but I love the dark clouds and rain. I always have.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Villageshooter

Ok,,, it goes off,,, where you going to go? we dont have basements! with the quality of the contructiion in the newer homes it will be like the 3 little pigs,,huffin an puffin and blowing our houses in! we could go the bathroom,,, oh yea we dont have tubs,,, we are too old to get into them,, we have walk in showers,,, would be better off setting in our golf cart rather than standing the shower! WHEN we get the huge bad tornado,, this place will look Hamburger Hill in Viet Nam... we will have bodies EVERYWHERE. I refuse to buy a the radio,, I want to be killed in my sleep!

The 2007 tornado was pretty bad. No one killed in TV and few injuries despite the number of homes damaged. People east of us weren't so lucky. I'm comfortable in my home in case of severe weather. I have a weather radio and a place in my home staked out and supplies stored there in case.

[quirky3]

I live in a different county in Florida, and when you go to their web site "code red" subscription page, you can choose which emergencies to get called for. I only chose tornado warnings, not severe thunderstorms or flash floods. Up to you!