Right decision made. Thank you Villages for being proactive.

Not at all. Consider that the people working for the Villages who are doing the prep have their own families/homes to worry about. Better that the preparation work is done proactively while giving the workers time to make sure that they and their families are as prepared as they can be.

I was in the direct line of a hurricane years ago and the hurricane took a literal "last minute" turn so that we ended up being brushed by the hurricane versus taking a direct hit. Mother Nature is going to do what she wants, and until Dorian dissipates, don't assume anything.

Yes

Pretty easy playing Monday Morning Quarterback..

I respect any tropical storm, including hurricanes. Since there is not an exact science, on path TV did the right thing.
If they hadn’t and hurricane takes a last minute turn, image how many would say TV was not prepared and put many at risk

Don't be surprised if it changes it's mind and comes back - it has happened before.

And better safe than sorry.

I would say not, with 400 mile swath, being 50-60 mile offshore that's 175 miles of winds, rain and water. We are not 150 mile from the coast. Could still be more than most are willing to admit or realize. Better safe than sorry, plan for the worst hope for the best etc..... Can never be too safe and plan ahead. Be safe and hunker down.

Damned if you do, and damned if you don't.

No. Cautious is the best direction. We can always reopen.

I think on another social media site someone posted photos of IRMA and the model back then was it was going to stay east of FL or looked similar to Dorian right now. BUT then it came around to the tip of the peninsula affecting t

****Update to my post...just heard a weather report on the radio and Dorian has been upgraded to a 5 and may be around for days. I get tired as much as the next person of hearing about hurricanes (or any other weather event). We have a choice and that's to be just check it out a couple of times throughout the day. You don't have to listen to the "news". BUT it's a good thing to be kept apprised. I still think we'll have some sort of affects from this one.

We have lived in hurricane territory for many years. We have prepared many times and nothing happened. We have prepared many times and we Happy we did. The biggest worry is getting complacent. If you prepare and nothing happens...be grateful.

Hurricanes are like a drunk walking home.

That's why I always drive! :icon_wink:

I went out and bought new wiper blades for the car in case we need to drive during Dorian.

Damn those forecasters - I may just return them next week.

What beautiful day in the villages.