Subject: Administrative Message - Special Notification to All Newsletter Subscribers

 

Date: 9/27/2022

 

 

Severe Weather Preparations – UPDATED 9/27/2022  10:45 AM

While emergency management continues to be a function of the county in which you reside, the District works extremely hard in ensuring the safety of District staff, residents of The Villages and District facilities.  In preparation of the potential for severe weather, the District will be taking the following precautions.

All District Administrative Offices will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 and remain closed through Thursday, September 29th. Depending on weather conditions, we are anticipating opening Friday, September 30th.  Please note this schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in weather predictions.

 

Recreation Facilities – Indoor & Outdoor

All indoor and outdoor Recreation Facilities, including swimming pools, will be closed beginning Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM.  Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities will remain closed until further notice. All scheduled events are cancelled.  For your health, safety and well-being please DO NOT ENTER any facility or park vehicles in the parking lots until it has been cleared and opened by The Villages Public Safety Department or other appropriate agency. 

 

Executive Golf Courses

All Executive Golf Courses will close Wednesday, September 28, 2022, until further notice. 

Other Storm Preparations

In addition, the following preparations are currently taking place:

  • In preparation for the potential of sustained winds higher than 20 mph, Community Watch removed the gate arms throughout the community.  As you approach a gate in which the gate arm has been removed, please use caution and stop before proceeding.
  • Outdoor furniture may be secured or placed indoors.
  • Irrigation may run along common areas and roadways to lower the water levels in water retention areas.  This is done to ensure adequate capacity of the storm water management system.

 

Facilities will be re-opened after it has been determined that the area and facilities are safe to do so by The Villages Public Safety Department or other appropriate agency.  We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience. 

Please stay tuned to DistrictGov.org for additional information and updates. For additional information, please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.  To receive the most up-to-date information, please ensure you are signed up to receive e-Notifications.  To sign up, please click on the following link:  https://www.districtgov.org/newsletter/newsletter.aspx

To obtain information for your specific county, please visit the links below or contact the county in which you live for additional information. 

Lake County - Emergency Management: 352-343-9420 or visit https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/emergency-management or 

http://alertlake.com/

Marion County - Emergency Management: 352-732-8181 or 

visit http://www.marionso.com/emergency-management and www.alertmarion.com 

Sumter County—Emergency Management: 352-689-4400 or 

visit http://sumtercountyfl.gov/718/Emergency-Management or https://

member.everbridge.net/453003085614874/login