Hurricane Ian Preparedness Plan Update

September 24, 2022

in Community News,Organization News

As Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Florida coast, we are taking appropriate precautions and working with local authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and team members at our five Florida communities. See below for the latest updates:

UPDATE 9/27/2022 (FOR VILLAGE ON THE GREEN)

Tropical Storm Ian has been upgraded to Hurricane Ian and the Orlando area has been placed under a Tropical Storm Watch. Landfall is expected to take place overnight on Thursday into Friday morning between the west coast of Florida and the Florida panhandle, north of our Village on the Green community. However, Village on the Green is still predicted to fall within the storm’s cone of uncertainty (the projected path and intensity) where some impact may be felt from high winds and rain.

Our community and the Orlando area can expect to feel the effects of the storm as early as Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning as the outer bands of the storm reach our area. At this point, we can expect heavy rain and high sustained winds, though that could change as all storms are somewhat unpredictable.

Residents are encouraged to continue their personal preparations for the storm. This includes:

  • Remove loose objects from your patios
  • Charge your cell phones
  • Ensure you have flashlights with batteries (no candles please)
  • Pack a “go-bag” with several changes of clothing, a rain jacket, and medications should an evacuation be necessary
  • If you have a pet, make sure you have food and water for them to last seven days
  • Fill available water jugs and place in your refrigerator

Lifespace continues to carefully monitor the storm’s progress and our Village on the Green team members continue to take the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared. Lifespace regional leaders and your Executive Director remain in close contact, and will remain so throughout the storm, to review our preparation progress and mitigate any issues the storm may cause.

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and team members, and we remain diligent in ensuring each of you a safe and secure environment. 

Updates will continue to be communicated throughout our community and on this website.

UPDATE 9/27/2022 (FOR ABBEY DELRAY, ABBEY DELRAY SOUTH, and HARBOUR’S EDGE)

Hurricane Ian continues to grow in size and strength. As a result, Abbey Delray, Abbey Delray South, and Harbour’s Edge are now under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

Our communities and the surrounding area can expect to feel the effects of the storm as early as Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning as the outer bands of the storm reach our area. At this point, we can expect heavy rain and high sustained winds, though that could change as all storms are somewhat unpredictable.

Lifespace continues to carefully monitor the storm’s progress and community team members are taking the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared. Lifespace regional leaders and your Executive Directors remain in close contact, and will remain so throughout the storm, to review our preparation progress and mitigate any issues the storm may cause.

Residents are encouraged to prepare personally for the storm. This includes:

  • Remove loose objects from your patios
  • Charge your cell phones
  • Ensure you have flashlights with batteries (no candles please)
  • Pack a “go-bag” with several changes of clothing, a rain jacket, and medications should an evacuation be necessary
  • If you have a pet, make sure you have food and water to last seven days
  • Fill available water jugs and place in your refrigerator

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and team members, and we remain diligent in ensuring each of you a safe and secure environment.

Updates will continue to be communicated throughout our communities and on this website.

UPDATE 9/27/2022 (FOR THE WATERFORD)

Hurricane Ian continues to grow in size and strength. As a result, The Waterford is now under a Tropical Storm Warning. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are expected somewhere within the specified coastal area within 36 hours.

Our community and the surrounding area can expect to feel the effects of the storm as early as Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning as the outer bands of the storm reach our area. At this point, we can expect heavy rain and high sustained winds, though that could change as all storms are somewhat unpredictable.

Lifespace continues to carefully monitor the storm’s progress and The Waterford team members are taking the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared. Lifespace regional leaders and your Executive Director remain in close contact, and will remain so throughout the storm, to review our preparation progress and mitigate any issues the storm may cause.

Residents are encouraged to prepare personally for the storm. This includes:

  • Remove loose objects from your patios
  • Charge your cell phones
  • Ensure you have flashlights with batteries (no candles please)
  • Pack a “go-bag” with several changes of clothing, a rain jacket, and medications should an evacuation be necessary
  • If you have a pet, make sure you have food and water to last seven days
  • Fill available water jugs and place in your refrigerator

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and team members, and we remain diligent in ensuring each of you a safe and secure environment.

Updates will continue to be communicated throughout our community and on this website.

UPDATE 9/25/2022

Tropical Storm Ian is projected to land between the west coast of Florida and the Florida panhandle later this week. While the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center places our South Florida communities out of the storm’s cone of uncertainty (the projected path and intensity), storms can be unpredictable.

Lifespace will continue to carefully monitor the storm’s progress for changes in its path. Lifespace regional leaders and the community Executive Directors remain in close contact and will remain so throughout the storm to ensure the safety of our residents and team members.

Updates will continue to be communicated throughout our communities and on this website.

UPDATE 9/25/2022 (FOR VILLAGE ON THE GREEN)

Tropical Storm Ian is projected to land between the west coast of Florida and the Florida panhandle later this week, north of our Village on the Green community. However, Village on the Green is still predicted to fall within the storm’s cone of uncertainty (the projected path and intensity) where some impact may be felt from high winds and rain.

Lifespace continues to carefully monitor the storm’s progress and our Village on the Green team members continue to take the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared. Lifespace regional leaders and your Executive Director remain in close contact, and will remain so throughout the storm, to review our preparation progress and mitigate any issues the storm may cause.

Residents are encouraged to continue their personal preparations for the storm.

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and team members, and we remain diligent in ensuring each of you a safe and secure environment.

Updates will continue to be communicated throughout our community and on this website.

UPDATE 9/24/2022

Tropical Depression Nine has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Ian. Lifespace continues to carefully monitor its progress. Although the storm is still days away from approaching the Florida coast, and the projected path is uncertain, residents and team members are encouraged to prepare.

Our top priority is the safety of our residents and team members, and we remain diligent in ensuring each of you a safe and secure environment. Our communities continue to take the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared. Lifespace regional leaders and the community Executive Directors remain in close contact, and will remain so throughout the storm, to review our preparation progress and mitigate any issues the storm may cause.

Updates will continue to be communicated via Blackboard, door drops and on each community website.

Our communities are taking the necessary precautions to ensure we are prepared.

  • Each community has tested all generators and loaded them up with fuel. We will bring in additional generators if needed in advance of any landfall.
  • Each community has filled gas tanks for all fleet vehicles.
  • Each community has secured a list of team members who will work before, during, and after the storm.
  • Outdoor items will be relocated inside in advance of the storm.
  • Each community will secure the exterior of their Health Centers. We have also ordered extra oxygen, medications, supplies, etc.
  • Each community has a satellite phone. They have been tested and are operational for emergencies.
  • Food: Each community has more than 7 days of food and water on hand. Residents are encouraged to also have at least 7 days of food, water, and medications.

We will continue to take additional precautions as the storm moves closer. We will update you as we have more communication.


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