EMERGENCY PLAN
SIREN
A siren is located on a power pole behind the Maintenance Building. Numerous short blasts signals a tornado or other emergency. It is tested the first Wednesday of each month with one long blast.
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6/2/2022 Coffee News Update
Betty Akerman : Betty reminded us of the need to be prepared for hurricane season. There is a check list of things that should be in your emergency preparedness kit on the cabinets in the Card Room. If we are going to have a hurricane, we encourage you to leave and shelter (local hotel or shelter designated by Polk County). No matter the hurricane category a manufactured home is not safe in a hurricane. If you chose to shelter in place, you are on your own. Emergency Services do not operate until the storm has passed. Make sure your contact information is up to date at the office before leaving the park. Be Prepared!! Website: floridarevenue.com has a list of all the items that are tax free until June 10. Information is also available on floridadisaster.org and polkcounty.net/emergencymanagement. The special needs shelters for those who needs these services. If you have neighbor or friends who needs these services, please make them aware of this and make sure they have a plan. Polk County is very good with this, but you do need to register for this service. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. Have a Plan. After a storm we will looking for volunteers for help with the cleanup.
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CLUBHOUSE UPDATE 6/2/2022
Jerry Sammon, VP of the Board of Directors: The Clubhouse will be open during storms (very restrictive). There were many problems the last time the Clubhouse was open during a storm. It will be unmanned; you enter at your own risk.
2018 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DISASTER PLAN
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1. Tornado Watch or Warning: Be prepared to take action immediately. Take shelter in an interior hallway, closet or bathroom tub.
2. Hurricane Watch: Means hurricane conditions are possible, usually within 36 hours.
3. Hurricane Warning: Means hurricane conditions are expected within 24 hours.
4. Identify ahead of time where you will go if you are told to evacuate. EX. To a family members or friends home in another area, a hotel/motel or a Hurricane Shelter. Please give yourself enough time to make these arrangements. *Our Clubhouse is NOT a Certified Shelter, it is a Hurricane Proof Building… Polk County Schools are shelters.
5. Polk County Evacuation Information: Citizens Information Line 863-401-2234 or visit www.polk-county.net
6. Polk County Hurricane Preparedness for Special Needs: To Register or inquire if you fall under this category please call, Emergency Management 863-298-7027
Lake Region Village’s Clubhouse is there for residents to go during the worse part of the storm. In no means is it a hurricane shelter. Make arrangements ahead of time as to where you will go during a hurricane. The clubhouse will be open for those who choose to stay during the storm and those who stay will be responsible for themselves. There will be no one at the clubhouse to take care of you.
Clubhouse Rules during a Hurricane
1. When entering building your spot will be on a first come first serve basis. No favorite spots will be saved for you or others with exception of spouse.
2. No Pets will be allowed in the building.
3. No beds will be allowed other than a twin size blow up mattress and/or mattress.
4. Items allowed for each person: Lawn chair, twin size mattress or blow up mattress, cooler, bedding i.e. pillow, sheet, blanket, some non-perishable food/snacks & water, and your emergency box “Kit” which should have your medicine, snacks, toiletries, and some card game or book to keep you busy. Space is an issue so keep things to a minimum.
5. No medically needed person or anyone who cannot self-toilet will be allowed in the clubhouse.
6. No Smoking will be allowed during the lock down period of the storm meaning no one will be allowed out any door to smoke!
7. Doors and windows will be boarded for your own protection and only one door will be available for exit for those persons in charge of the facility that day/night.
8. If the storm lasts days and there is no power to LRV Cooking in the kitchen will be determined at that time.
9/20/2018
