[billethkid]

Isn't the removal of the gates and the attendants more about keeping traffic moving than the safety of the gate attendent?

I don't know for sure.

I know during lengthy rainy spells (over the last 12 years) the gates have been left in the raised position.

I suspect that the removal of the gate arms is to assure one is not torn away by high speed wind gusts, creating a spearlike missile!?!?

[skip0358]

That is the procedure that's in place period. Keep the gates open when a major storm is approaching. If you've lived here a while it happens all the time period and it's a good procedure. You'd be ticked off if they weren't removed and the power went out. Why have a worker stand in a booth in last nights mess anyway.

[Jaggy]

Originally Posted by Inexes@aol.com

Just FYI................... you don't have to open window going thru gates..... reader will read cards thru glass.......

usually when I don't open the window and swipe the card it decides to not open...it works 1 in 5 times.. maybe i am not close enough or something else is wrong.. ah.. heck.. i used to be blonde..

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by skip0358

That is the procedure that's in place period. Keep the gates open when a major storm is approaching. If you've lived here a while it happens all the time period and it's a good procedure. You'd be ticked off if they weren't removed and the power went out. Why have a worker stand in a booth in last nights mess anyway.

Always a sane voice.

And to the OP..
All gates have bars removed. Quite a feat for the crew. Good work ladies and gentlemen.

[Bogie Shooter]

As usual on TOTV the posts reflect a "damned if they do or damned if they don't".

[dave from deland]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Always a sane voice.

And to the OP..
All gates have bars removed. Quite a feat for the crew. Good work ladies and gentlemen.

I am sure they appreciate your kind remarks.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Jaggy

usually when I don't open the window and swipe the card it decides to not open...it works 1 in 5 times.. maybe i am not close enough or something else is wrong.. ah.. heck.. i used to be blonde..

Thank you! I've had that happen so many times (no matter how close I get to the reader) that I've given up even trying. People behind me don't appreciate it.

The people whose cards work from inside the window are lucky ducks!

[Rosie1950]

since the gates are all for show anyway they should be removed to keep traffic moving safely for residents and emergency vehicles. Why should anyone expect to see a gate attendant when we had tornado watches until 8am. Some people need to get a grip!

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Rosie1950

since the gates are all for show anyway they should be removed to keep traffic moving safely for residents and emergency vehicles. Why should anyone expect to see a gate attendant when we had tornado watches until 8am. Some people need to get a grip!

Removed for storms or permanently?
With the gates gone the past couple days the safety purpose was very evident. Cars were flying in and out with no regard for carts.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Thank you! I've had that happen so many times (no matter how close I get to the reader) that I've given up even trying. People behind me don't appreciate it.

The people whose cards work from inside the window are lucky ducks!

CFrance, our first set of cards didn't work every time. I went back and they replaced both and now they work fine. I must have had the same people behind me. They almost went into orbit. If your in front take your time don't let them rattle you they are not worth your time. As far as taking down the gates...people get paid to make these decisions, let them do their job. Exactly how did this negatively affect anyone?