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Old 08-28-2023, 09:18 PM
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I’ve done my best to prepare for this first experience. I’ve got some backup power, flashlights, water, extension cords and enough non perishable food for at least a week. Full tank of gas in case I need to drive away. Will be checking in with the news to get the latest info. I appreciate all of your posts and insight. Coming from the northeast I’m used to the weather stations hyping things up for the ratings but as they say even a broken clock is right twice a day. I’m being cautious and hoping it’s not going to be as destructive as some of those past storms, hope you all remain safe. Thanks!
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Old 08-29-2023, 03:57 AM
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Coming from the northeast I’m used to the weather stations hyping things up for the ratings but as they say even a broken clock is right twice a day.
unfortunately the government weather service was sued and lost about not enough information about a storm which there was loss of life, and they didn't report it and emphasize it enough for everyone to understand that it was a dangerous storm.

kind of like the shoe bomber. .
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Old 08-29-2023, 05:03 AM
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OMG...this storm will pass by Wed afternoon people. RELAX...this is not like a blizzard up north. Just remove all light objects to your garage. You DO NOT need to stock up on anything. It will be gone in about 12 hours. The storm is moving North/West away from the Villages, we are no longer in the cone. Yes, there will be wind gusts and rain, but we are not a direct hit. Probably will not lose elec, all wires are underground.

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Old 08-29-2023, 05:26 AM
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I have lived in Florida since 1989. I lived on barrier island for 27 years and many hurricanes. Best advice for here in the villages, get large tarps and special nails to hold tarp down on roof , so no damage in roof. Good strong latter. With everything else food and water. Everything outside small, solar lights, patio furniture, clean up area. Go inside and open an ice cold beer and wait out the storm. One of the main reasons we moved here.
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Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
As someone born and raised here I don’t do anything. Other than have enough food so I don’t have to go to the grocery in the rain.
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Also, be aware, no power, no automatic garage door open. So be prepared for a manual lift of your garage door.
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Models are trending north at this time. Might just graze us. Expect rain though. I have left town during some storms. Usually south and east like I would for the this storm the way it is tracking. Titusville maybe. Only if I thought we might lose power. Once the storm passes and we hit 90 plus degrees the house heats up real fast. No AC. No fans.
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We haven’t done anything. If we need water we’ll turn on the tap. I heard the grocery stores were packed. It’s so silly.
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A late comment , the most we have experienced we receive in this area is 40+ mph winds heavy rain, that’s all in 11 years from hurricanes ,some summer storms are that intense.
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Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
My major piece of advice: STAY HOME! Don’t go out to drive around after you think the storm is done. Don’t try to drive during heavy rains and winds, either. Heavy rains and debris can sometimes cause a temporary blockage of a gutter and a big bundle. If you stay home, you avoid that risk. After last year’s storm, there was very little damage to homes, but there were a lot of palm fronds on the roads, and it’s better to avoid driving over them. Ideally, give the grounds crews a day to clean up. If you have electricity, you are fine.

I look at photos of cars submerged in water around the country after heavy rains and wonder why they thought they had to drive anywhere. If they’d stayed home, their cars would have been fine and they wouldn’t have drowned. But no, they felt they had to go somewhere.
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Hi everyone, I am new here in the Lake Denham area. I have never had to prepare for a tropical storm or hurricane and was hoping to get some advice from you all. What if anything should I have on hand, and any other helpful advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
Go to the grocery store and buy: 1) All available bottled water. 2) All available toilet paper. 3) All available yeast. 4) All available bread. 5) All available deli meat.
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Go to the grocery store and buy: 1) All available bottled water. 2) All available toilet paper. 3) All available yeast. 4) All available bread. 5) All available deli meat.
And don't forget to drive around in the golf cart at the peak of the storm to look around
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Old 08-29-2023, 07:30 AM
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And don't forget to drive around in the golf cart at the peak of the storm to look around
Especially in the tunnels. /s
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Remember this: When a hurricane strikes the coast in Florida, coastal residents evacuate to where we are! You may have some wind, you will definitely have rain, but you will be OK.
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