Hurricane Information

Our thanks to the Villas webmaster Ron Ferranti for this excellent storm information.

First Alert Weather:
Tropical System Organizing 

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Reminder: Hurricane season in Florida is June 1  to November 30th but the most activity occurs from August to October. 

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Living in Palma Sola Trace offers many benefits and advantages including being minutes to the Gulf of Mexico.  Advantages often have Disadvantages which in our case is hurricane season which starts June 1.

Now is the time to thoroughly be prepared for the Atlantic Hurricane Season.  Residents are encouraged to have at least 7 days of supplies which include food, water, medicine, batteries, etc.

During the past few years, four hurricanes have made landfall in Florida, including Hurricane Michael, the first hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. as a Category 5 since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

 
Tropical storms are classified as follows:
Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less.
Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph (34 to 63 knots).
Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher.
Hurricane Guide 2023

Emergency Management Info

There is a lot of information on this page to assist before, during and after an emergency situation.
Please review prior to an event and be prepared.

*The Master Board of Directors encourage everyone to sign-up for the Bradenton and Manatee County emergency alert services.

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MAKE A DISASTER PLAN

Planning ahead for an emergency will help you and your loved ones stay safe and connected if a disaster occurs.
 

SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION LOCATIONS CLOSE TO PALMA SOLA TRACE

Please note that not all locations operate in every emergency.
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Do not underestimate the amount of work needed to fill ten bags and transport the sand bags back home.

Depending on how full you fill your bag, it can weigh 35-50 pounds. Ten bags can add 500 pounds to your vehicle.

G.T. Bray Park
5502 33rd Ave Dr W
Bradenton, FL 34209