[Nucky]

Is it the same 'shelter in place' for the Historical Side?

[Chatbrat]

If you are in a manufactured home especially ones built before hurricane Andrew --get out of Dodge real fast, your tie downs are probable worthless

[Bogie Shooter]

Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready
Emergency Management | Sumter County, FL - Official Website
Lake County Hurricane Preparedness Web Guide

[2newyorkers]

Advice from a Long Islander who has been thru many a hurricane and have been without electric for a week:

Make sure all your electronics are charged, do laundry and top off your gas tank.

Your water should not be a problem and if you have a gas stove you should be able to continue to cook. If you have a gas grill make sure you have a full tank.

Bring in all things that can blow down or around outside.

If you loose electric try to open the freezer and refrigerator as little as possible. Do not stock your freezer. Depending how long your electric is out, be prepared to cook or throw away the food in your freezer.

Put your car in the garage.

One of the biggest damages is from fallen trees.

Make sure you have a couple of flashlights ad be careful if you use candles.

After you have been without electricity for a few days the biggest problem is boredom. Board games and the company of your neighbors will help distract you.

Stay safe.

[KathieI]

I haven't been through a hurricane in probably 50+ years but have been through earthquakes, big and small. I was thinking this morning, how helpful it is to have a warning before the event happens. I can at least be ready and make a plan. Earthquakes are immediate, no time for planning, you have to do that in advance.

I plan to stay right here and hug my puppies so they won't be scared.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I haven't been through a hurricane in probably 50+ years but have been through earthquakes, big and small. I was thinking this morning, how helpful it is to have a warning before the event happens. I can at least be ready and make a plan. Earthquakes are immediate, no time for planning, you have to do that in advance.

I plan to stay right here and hug my puppies so they won't be scared.

Good plan KathieI.

I had a few near misses with hurricanes in Palm Harbor in 2004. Just stayed put in four of these threats -- all missed us-- as we were in a higher part of Palm Harbor. Some of Palm Harbor is quite low in elevation. It is the storm surge that is a big worry in hurricanes. That and tornadoes that are spawned.

Went through the Memorial Day 1983 mudslide at Davis Creek Park. This is in Washoe Valley between Reno and Carson City. My last day of work before heading to get a MA in Librarianship and the University of Denver. (Class of May, 1984)

The mudslide came from an avalanche hitting a mountain lake and the water from the lake coming down the mountain along with the mud and trees that were gathered while it rolled down the mountain. A mountain snowpack broke loose in the foothills of... - UPI Archives

Quite a sight. I was about a mile south of the mudslide working at Bower's Mansion at the concession they had near the swimming pool where I got to watch life guards every day of a few summers. What a fun job that was. Except for the mudslide.

[tuccillo]

There continues to be some variability in the numerical model simulations from cycle to cycle - this is not at all unusual. The later cycles show a bit of a trend westward to the coastal regions but the forecasters have taken a more easterly path with the official forecast. Clearly the prudent thing to do. There is a pretty strong short wave coming from the Great Plains and the exact timing will impact the storm track. Pragmatically, we will need to wait until the 12Z run tomorrow to have a better feel for whether it will be off the coast or not. Regardless, the coastal regions of FL, GA, SC, and NC will be impacted. Landfall in SC is a real possibility. How the northeast will do is still too far out in time to have a good handle on. The latest spectral model simulation has a jog to the northeast, away from land, once it gets to the latitude of the Outer Banks (if it hangs off the coast).

I doubt there will be serious impact to The Villages. We may very well see a couple of inches of precip and 30 MPH winds out of the north are likely. Friday will not be a good golf day ;-). Kinetic energy goes as the square of the velocity so there is a big difference between 30 MPH winds and 60 MPH winds.

[Steve9930]

Been through a few of these. You could be without power for days so make sure you have a way to cook without power, Water to drink, Canned Food, plenty of ice because it sucks not being able to have a cold drink, Fill the bath tub with water so you have water to flush the toilet, batteries, weather radio, something to read to pass the time, a small generator is nice but not necessary, make sure the car has a full tank of gas, you can use the solar yard lights for light at night, I do not recommend candles, your medications, cash as credit cards are useless with no power in the area, be prepared to be on your own for a few days. If you cannot take the heat then it might be best to get out of the way of the storm. If your leaving then leave early as the roads could be jammed up. Since this area is full of seniors we are on the priority list to get power restored. Good luck and enjoy mother nature. It will actually be raining sideways.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Steve9930

Been through a few of these. You could be without power for days so make sure you have a way to cook without power, Water to drink, Canned Food, plenty of ice because it sucks not being able to have a cold drink, Fill the bath tub with water so you have water to flush the toilet, batteries, weather radio, something to read to pass the time, a small generator is nice but not necessary, make sure the car has a full tank of gas, you can use the solar yard lights for light at night, I do not recommend candles, your medications, cash as credit cards are useless with no power in the area, be prepared to be on your own for a few days. If you cannot take the heat then it might be best to get out of the way of the storm. If your leaving then leave early as the roads could be jammed up. Since this area is full of seniors we are on the priority list to get power restored. Good luck and enjoy mother nature. It will actually be raining sideways.

Did see some of that sideways rain in Palm Harbor, FL in 2004. Very noisy too.

[PennBF]

We lived on the beach for many years and went through 3 pretty serious Hurricanes. The Villages are so much better with the power buried under ground. BUT a major problem may be with all of the homeowners with pots of flowers outside, big umbrella's in stands outside.These can be real missles in big winds. We are making sure anything that can be a flying item is put in the garage or in the house. If you get flood water in the house "Serv-Pro" are good at handling that problem. Where we are I think flying objects are the most threat.

[Harry Gilbert]

It would not be a bad idea to pick up a portable battery charger for your cell phone. They can be bought at walmart's best buy and other places. If fully charged you can charge a cell phone or tablet 3 or more times depending on what size charger you get. Just make sure to charge the charger before the power goes out.

For informational purposes:
30 Best Portable Battery Chargers | Android, iPhone, or iPad | Digital Trends

[mark47]

I've been in Florida 22 years and have always been advised to run. A friend of mine is an ex Navy Seal who rode out Charlie. He said he was never so afraid in his life. This guy did some tough duty in Viet Nam. Also I go into areas hit and you can't believe the damages.

If you stay have at least 3 days of food and water and be prepared for days or weeks of no power. You will also need cash because no power means no credit cards or gas pumps. Best of luck!

[twoplanekid]

I may delay my flight a day or two from Ohio to Florida as my J-3 Piper Cub would never make it to the center of Matthew to enjoy the calmer winds.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Is it the same 'shelter in place' for the Historical Side?

Our house is always available for you two and Barney.

[njbchbum]

For the refrigerator - freeze some small bottles of water or other containers to be used to cool the frige compartment despite not opening it often.

For those with a gas grill - plan a cook-out with neighbors if food starts to turn.

For the laptop/cell phone - get a car adapter that can be used for charging devices where an on-board port is available in the car or golf cart.

For those who suffer from lack of air-conditioning - freeze a few bandanas or handkerchiefs so they can be placed on the back of the neck for a cool down. The car can also be used for a short-term break from the heat.

And despite any shelters that may open [or not], facilities such as the hospital or police station will be operating on emergency back-up power and I have never know anyone suffering from lack of air conditioning to be denied a respite there if they have it.

Above all - if you have to drive during a power outage - PLEASE be especially careful when approaching traffic lights and signs - just in case the other drivers are not!