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HOA Informal Meeting - Tuesday, October 3rd @ 6:00 PM

9/19/2017

The Somerset HOA will hold its informal 3rd Quarter 2017 meeting on October 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 at the LakeHouse in Laureate Park.

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Irma Continued Preparations, Helpful Apps and Resources

9/8/2017

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Nemours CareConnect App

If your child becomes ill during the storm, connect to a board-certified Nemours pediatrician to see and care for your child through live, on-demand video visits. Click here to download

Make sure your family is prepared for Hurricane Irma, if it hits. See hurricane tips at KidsHealth, and keep your smartphone or tablet charged and a doctor on hand with Nemours CareConnect.

Florida Hospital CentraCare eCare App

Receive expert care from a Florida Hospital provider for a variety of conditions all from the comfort of your home. Now is the time to download and set up your accounts.

In preparation and during the storm, Florida Hospital is waiving their $49 eCare fees now until Tuesday, September 12. Providers will be available 8AM-8PM every day until the storm subsides.

Download iTunes App: http://flhosp.co/bQVBf
Download Google Play App: http://flhosp.co/bQVBg

Helpful Apps Download

OCFL Alert is an emergency notification and information smartphone app that provides critical information during times of emergency. Life-saving information includes open shelter locations, water and ice distribution centers, evacuation routes, public service announcements and much more.

Gas Buddy is a smartphone app using crowdsourced information to help drivers find gas availability and prices at nearby stations.

Nemours CareConnect app is a smartphone app connecting you to a board-certified pediatrician to see and care for your child through live, on-demand video visits.

Florida Hospital CentraCare eCare is a convenient option for a face-to-face urgent care video visit with a board-certified Centra Care doctor or nurse practitioner. In preparation and during the storm, Florida Hospital is waiving their $49 eCare fees now until Tuesday, September 12.

Continued Hurricane Preparations

As of this afternoon, we wanted to share a few important updates on preparations:

Sail Flags and Avenue Banners: Teams are in the neighborhood today removing the sail flags and avenue banners at the entrances to the neighborhoods, along Tavistock Lakes Blvd and also ensuring all model home flags have been removed.
Home Builder Dumpster Preparation: Home builders have been working diligently to empty the dumpsters on their sites. Due to high demand throughout Central Florida, some dumpsters may not be emptied before the storm. In this instance, we will work to fill the dumpsters with dirt to ensure items still remaining are secure.
Lake Nona Resident Hotline: (407) 313-8585 An informational hotline has been created for residents and will be updated with the latest updates in case of power loss and the potential loss of access to these emails. This voice recording will be updated twice per day starting Saturday at 11 AM and 4 PM.
Construction Sites - All onsite builders have been notified and are actively working to secure all job sites. Please know our builders take this very seriously and Tavistock and Fishkind will be onsite inspecting construction sites daily. The bulk of the prep work is happening this afternoon and tomorrow. If there are specific concerns regarding a home construction site, please contact the builder directly at their respective numbers below:
- Ashton Woods Homes
  - Local Office: (407) 543-6451 or (407) 901-6171
- Craft Homes
  - Local: (407) 765-4690
- David Weekley Homes
  - Local Office: (407) 865-8296
  - Division Office: (407) 865-9992
- DreamFinders Homes
  - Local: (904) 738-0165
  - Division: (904) 644-7670
- Minto Homes
  - Local: (888) 844-6196
  - Division: (954) 973-4490
- Pulte Homes (Laureate Park)
  - Local: (866) 300-4793
- Taylor Morrison Homes
  - Local: (407) 671-8838
  - Division: (407) 629-0077
- Phil Kean Homes
  - Local: (407) 599-3922
- Arturo Barcelona Homes
  - Local: (407) 358-6417
- M/I Homes (Somerset Park)
  - Local: (407) 562-9582
- Century Homes (Somerset Park)
  - Division: (407) 894-1770
  - Local: (407) 399-8634
- Pulte Homes (Enclave at VillageWalk)
  - Local: (877) 230-5595
Landscaping - Tavistock and BrightView are working throughout the neighborhood through the end of the week to secure young trees by tightening straps, to remove drain socks from drains on the roadways, and clearing drain inlets in the parks.
Parking Shelter - Tavistock will open 3 onsite parking garages for any resident who would like to park their car in a covered garage. Garages will be open on a first come, first serve basis beginning this Saturday at 12PM - cars will not be allowed to park in the garages prior to this time. Park at your own risk as Tavistock does not assume responsibility for cars in the garages. Parking locations include:
- Gateway, located at the corner of Narcoossee and Tavistock Lakes Blvd. There are ~100 spaces on the 1st floor.
- LandonHouse, located at the corner of Tavistock Lakes Blvd and Lake Nona Blvd. There are ~50 spaces throughout the garage.
- Lake Nona Town Center, adjacent to the Beacon, the Marriott hotels and Chroma. There are ~200 spaces - please only park on Floors 3 and above (Bottom floors are reserved for hotel guests only)

Be a Good Neighbor, Lake Nona

This storm is projected to be serious and we ask that you take the appropriate precautions in and around your property.

Walk your property and secure items that could potentially become a projectile in high wind (Lawn chairs, potted plants, toys, decorations, etc.)
Be a good neighbor. Check in on your neighbors and those who might need help or assistance.

Updated Operating Times and Closures

Orange County Public Schools: Schools are closed Friday - Monday.
Orlando International Airport MCO: Closed beginning at 5 PM on Saturday.
Laureate Park Aquatic Center: The pool and its facilities are closed Thursday at 5 PM to begin storm preparation and will reopen after storm clean-up, if needed.
Lakehouse: Closed through Wednesday.
UCF: Classes cancelled Thursday - Monday.
Valencia College: Classes cancelled Friday - Monday.
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club: Closed Saturday through Monday.
Lake Nona Information Center & Canvas Market (Retail): The Information Center & Canvas Market closed Friday at 8 PM through Monday.
Canvas Restaurant & Market: Canvas open normal hours on Friday and closed Saturday through Monday.
Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen: Chroma open normal hours on Friday and closed Saturday through Monday.

Stay Informed

Follow the latest news and updates on Facebook and Twitter. Here are helpful pages to follow for news and weather related tips:

Lake Nona
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learnlakenona/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/LearnLakeNona
City of Orlando
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cityoforlando/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/citybeautiful
Orange County
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyFlorida/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/OrangeCoFL
National Hurricane Center
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSNHC/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/NWSNHC
Ready.gov
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readygov/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Readygov

Helpful Resources

Lake Nona Resident Info Line: (407) 313-8585
Citizen Info Line: 407.246.HELP (4357)
Local Emergency Radio Station: 1650 AM
City of Orlando Emergency Management: Cityoforlando.net/emergency
National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Orange County Public Schools: https://www.ocps.net/Pages/default.aspx
Laureate Park Master Association: 800-314-4035
Somerset Park Master Association: 800-314-4035

Sandbag Distribution - Orange County Residents

Orange County will be giving away sandbags to help residents prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Irma.

Residents must show proof of residency.

WHEN:
Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, September 8, 2017 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE:
For sandbag distribution locations, please visit www.ocfl.net/sandbags.

Hurricane Safety Procedures
Before a Hurricane:

Build a disaster kit to ensure you have all the supplies needed during the hurricane.
Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking.
Install straps or additional clips to securely fasten your roof to the frame structure; this will reduce roof damage.
Trim trees and shrubs around your home.
Clear loose and clogged rain gutters and downspouts.
Determine how and where to secure your boat.
Consider building a safe room.

During a Hurricane:

Listen to the radio or TV for information.
Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
Turn off propane tanks.
Avoid using the phone unless it is a serious emergency.
Moor your boat if time permits.
Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water.
You should evacuate under the following conditions:
- If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.
- If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure— such shelters are particularly hazardous during hurricanes no matter how well fastened to the ground.
- If you live in a high-rise building— hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
- If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river or on an inland waterway.
- If you feel you are in danger.
If you are unable to evacuate, go to your safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:
- Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
- Close all interior doors— secure and brace external doors.
- Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm and winds could pick up again.
- Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level
- Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.

Hurricane Kit
Make sure your Hurricane Kit includes:

Flashlights & extra bulbs
Battery-operated radio
Battery-operated lanterns
Batteries (in different sizes!)
Matches
First aid kit
Duct tape
Rain gear

Clock (wind-up or battery-powered)
Plastic garbage bags
Fire extinguisher
Scissors
Can Opener
Clean clothes
Extra blankets
Heavy gloves

FOOD AND WATER
Pack non-perishable food for each person for 3-7 days.

Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day)
Bottled juice
Two coolers:
One for drinks & one for food

Canned foods
Manual can opener
Dry pet food

REMEMBER:

Have copies of important documents in a waterproof folder or container.
Have enough of any prescription medications you and your pet take.

Important Contacts
Emergencies: 911
Lake Nona Resident Information Line: 407-313-8585
Dais: 800-376-9715
Fire Department Non-Emergencies: 321-235-5200
Police Non-Emergencies: 321-235-5300
Power Outages (OUC): 407-423-9018
Trees on City right-of-way: 407-246-2283
Central Florida Red Cross: 407-894-4141
Orange County Humane Society: 407-351-7722
FEMA: 770-220-5200

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