[mraines]

Originally Posted by MandoMan

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.

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

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

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).

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.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

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.

[GATORBILL66]

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

[Margefrog]

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.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Margefrog

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.

[Ptmcbriz]

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.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by BPRICE1234

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.

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.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Margefrog

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.

How would the rec center be different than your house?

[Bjeanj]

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

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by nn0wheremann

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.

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.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

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

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.

[Hplaw]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

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.

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.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Bjeanj

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

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

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Hplaw

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.

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