‘Prepare for the worst and hope for the best’

GENEVA, Fla. – Residents are bracing for severe weather as a tropical disturbance takes intention at Central Florida whereas many are nonetheless cleansing up following Hurricane Ian.

Seminole County will start passing out sandbags on Monday as many start to arrange for extreme climate anticipated to hit Central Florida this week. The FOX 35 Storm Team is monitoring potential tropical power wind speeds which could possibly be 70 mph on Thursday and rain from Tuesday evening to Friday with totals anyplace from 2-4 inches.

Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris is asking individuals to arrange.

“We’re going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best,” stated Harris. “If you just started to dry out and some homes just did then putting sandbags around your sliding glass doors, your front doors, we aren’t talking about another Ian… but we are talking about some pretty decent rain.”

It’s a race towards time for many residents in Geneva, who’re making an attempt to clear particles in entrance of their properties earlier than the extreme climate hits.

“Of course, it’s concerning. I haven’t gotten rid of the trash. Lots of projectiles if I don’t finish,” stated Bob Boulanger.

Hurricane Ian flooded Boulanger’s house, and they have been in the means of cleansing up as Lake Harney, behind his house, continues to be flooded. 

“The winds,” stated Boulanger. “Obviously, the waves I’m nervous about what they do when they hit the walls, the roof, the ceiling.”