Seniors won't be caught off guard: Century Village residents don't want another storm ordeal

With the threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto looming somewhere in the distance, there was nothing about Century Village on Tuesday that would have reminded its residents of the destruction and the frantic days that followed Hurricane Wilma last October. Residents say they're smarter about the dang...

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Published inMcClatchy - Tribune Business News p. 1
Main Author Joel Hood and Erika Pesantes
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 30.08.2006
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Hurricanes
Sollins, Chip
Storms
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Summary:With the threat of Tropical Storm Ernesto looming somewhere in the distance, there was nothing about Century Village on Tuesday that would have reminded its residents of the destruction and the frantic days that followed Hurricane Wilma last October. Residents say they're smarter about the danger of large storms and they're better prepared with supplies such as water, juice, snacks and medicine. Yet fear still lingers for many seniors who remember vividly how frail neighbors were forced to look over one another. Prime Management President Chip Sollins said his staff has already sent out numerous e-mails over the last two weeks, reminding residents to be prepared with enough food, water and medicine for three or more days. The company also purchased two Winnebagos to give a handful of residents an air-conditioned place to gather in the event of a sustained power outage like what they went through after Wilma. Even with these precautions, Sollins said residents have to count on government for most emergency assistance.