[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by stan the man

Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb

Originally Posted by 600th Photo Sq

No Not if the Rhubarb is in Cans

Originally Posted by kagney123

not if it's in a can!!

Ollie, I do believe there is an echo in here...…………………..

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Just wondering, how The Villages will prepare themselves for the probable bad weather?

It sounds like you’re a bit nervous about the hurricane. If you receive the Daily Sun, there is an article on the front page that outlines the ways The Villages works to mitigate excess water. Irma was our first hurricane here, and I read everything I could about getting prepared. Before Irma went through, I read about northbound traffic being just packed with cars, and decided I’d rather ride it out in my home than in my car.

I was absolutely amazed at how much water The Villages was able to successfully manage. There were only a few roads that were impassable. There was a lot of tree debris in the streets, which they were able to get cleared out within a reasonable amount of time, with a few exceptions.

There isn’t much that can be done about wind damage to trees. Ensure all your outside stuff that can be blown about is brought in or secured. Take the precautions mentioned in this thread. Either hunker down or go north. If you’re going north, do it NOW. Don’t wait until Saturday.

[Bjeanj]

And ...

[queasy27]

If anyone is driving out of the way of Dorian and wouldn't mind a passenger, send me a message! My vision isn't good enough for freeway driving or I'd just go.

I'm not so worried about physical danger, but being without power for 3 days with Irma was not something I'd choose to do again if I have a choice.

Thanks.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by queasy27

If anyone is driving out of the way of Dorian and wouldn't mind a passenger, send me a message! My vision isn't good enough for freeway driving or I'd just go.

I'm not so worried about physical danger, but being without power for 3 days with Irma was not something I'd choose to do again if I have a choice.

Thanks.

And where do you live to have lost power for 3 days during Irma?

[pauld315]

Latest forecast I saw was for it to hit Florida as a Cat 4 on Monday around Vero Beach. It won’t reach Orlando until Tuesday and by then it will be a Cat 1. Then, it is supposed to go north along the 75/Turnpike corridor still as a Cat 1. This is projected to be a very slow moving hurricane which certainly is not good for anybody in its path. It could dump huge amounts of rain along with 80 mph winds for many hours here in TV if this holds true. I have been through a couple like this up in NC and they cause a lot of damage and flooding when they move this slow. All of this could change tomorrow or over the weekend, stay vigilant and be prepared.

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

And where do you live to have lost power for 3 days during Irma?

Areas in Marion county that have Duke Energy were out 6 days.

[jcvdd1]

Originally Posted by pauld315

Latest forecast I saw was for it to hit Florida as a Cat 4 on Monday around Vero Beach. It won’t reach Orlando until Tuesday and by then it will be a Cat 1. Then, it is supposed to go north along the 75/Turnpike corridor still as a Cat 1. This is projected to be a very slow moving hurricane which certainly is not good for anybody in its path. It could dump huge amounts of rain along with 80 mph winds for many hours here in TV if this holds true. I have been through a couple like this up in NC and they cause a lot of damage and flooding when they move this slow. All of this could change tomorrow or over the weekend, stay vigilant and be prepared.

And I was told by my insurance agent; " no need for flood insurance in The Villages"! Glad I didn't listen.

[DARFAP]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Please let me know if I should bring the kayak?

Being that TV is not on the coast, there won't be the storm surge of water from the ocean. Torrential rains and lots of wind is to be expected.

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[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

And I was told by my insurance agent; " no need for flood insurance in The Villages"! Glad I didn't listen.

Are you near any rivers, dams, streams or beaches? Likely you don't but if it makes you sleep easier it's well worth it for that alone.

More About What Qualifies as a Flood

As mentioned earlier, regular homeowners insurance doesn’t cover floods. So when is damage considered to be caused by a flood?

• Water has to cover at least 2 acres of land that’s normally dry, or has to have damaged two or more properties (one being your home).

Also, the water has to come from:

• Overflowing inland or tidal waters
• Unusual, rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source
• Mudflow (that’s mud carried by a flow of water, creating a river of mud)

You’re also covered when shorefront land collapses or sinks due to waters above “anticipated cyclical levels.”
Water and seepage that comes from sewer or drain backups, or a sump pump that overflows is not considered a flood.

[jcvdd1]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Are you near any rivers, dams, streams or beaches? Likely you don't but if it makes you sleep easier it's well worth it for that alone.

More About What Qualifies as a Flood

As mentioned earlier, regular homeowners insurance doesn’t cover floods. So when is damage considered to be caused by a flood?

• Water has to cover at least 2 acres of land that’s normally dry, or has to have damaged two or more properties (one being your home).

Also, the water has to come from:

• Overflowing inland or tidal waters
• Unusual, rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source
• Mudflow (that’s mud carried by a flow of water, creating a river of mud)

You’re also covered when shorefront land collapses or sinks due to waters above “anticipated cyclical levels.”
Water and seepage that comes from sewer or drain backups, or a sump pump that overflows is not considered a flood.

Please clarify-
For the safe of brevity, "NO" area within The Villages that floods is not covered by Federal Flood Insurance ?
Thanks

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

And I was told by my insurance agent; " no need for flood insurance in The Villages"! Glad I didn't listen.

Just a ray of sunshine.

[John_W]

Fox 35 this morning shows it making landfall around W. Palm Beach as a Cat 4 on Monday. It doesn't turn north until it's inland and reaches Orlando and The Villages Wednesday Afternoon as a Cat 1. It will turn northeast after passing and exit around Jacksonville next Friday, which is about when the rain will stop.

[Altavia]

Lovely week for my Design meetings, hope the Bungalows near Lake Sumter are sturdy...

[Velvet]

Sometimes I think we should rename ‘Sumter’ to ‘Sumpter’. Trying to remember there is no “p” just doesn’t come naturally for a lot of us. I’ll have to research the background of the name.

Happy to hear that the hurricane will be downgraded as my home (2007) is built to withstand sustained winds to about 116 mph. In the historic region, my parents owned a manufactured home as a seasonal, and in 15 years they replaced the roof once because a tree fell on it.