Hurricane Milton Update
Hurricane Milton Update – Sunday, October 13 at 9:46 a.m. ET
We are grateful to report we are on full power and phone service has resumed at the community.
We continue to work diligently on property repairs, ensuring minimal disruption to everyone during this process.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our main line at 941-625-1100.
Thank you to all our associates who continue to work to ensure resident safety and comfort.
Hurricane Milton Update – Saturday, October 12 at 11:02 a.m. ET
We are running on generator power, and are taking immediate steps to resolve the damage to the community. Rest assured, this will cause minimal disruption to residents as repairs are made expeditiously.
Resident safety through Hurricane Milton remains our utmost priority, and our team remains diligently committed to providing exceptional support and care through the aftermath of the storm.
The community phones are currently down, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464 for questions. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only.
Thank you for your continued support.
Hurricane Milton Update – Friday, October 11 at 4:59 p.m. ET
Resident safety through Hurricane Milton remains our utmost priority, and our team remains diligently committed to providing exceptional support and care through the aftermath of the storm.
We are running on generator power, and are taking immediate steps to resolve the damage to the community. Rest assured, this will cause minimal disruption to residents as repairs are made expeditiously.
The community phones are currently down, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464 for questions. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only. We plan to provide additional communication here as they come available.
Thank you for your continued support.
Hurricane Milton Update – Friday, October 11 at 10:36 a.m. ET
We are pleased to share that our community has safely resumed operations following Hurricane Milton. While we continue to clear debris from the storm, please note that we are currently operating on generator power as we await the full restoration of electricity. Throughout this time, our dedicated staff remains fully committed to providing the highest level of care and support to all residents.
The community does not have phone or internet service at this time. If you have any questions about our hurricane response or need further information, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only.
We plan to provide any additional communication here as soon as possible.
Hurricane Milton Update – Thursday, October 10 at 5:55 p.m. ET
We are pleased to share that our community has safely resumed operations following Hurricane Milton. While we continue to clear debris from the storm, please note that we are currently operating on generator power as we await the full restoration of electricity. Throughout this time, our dedicated staff remains fully committed to providing the highest level of care and support to all residents.
If you have any questions about our hurricane response or need further information, we can be reached at 813-633-1992. If phone service is unavailable for any reason, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only.
We plan to provide any additional communication here as soon as possible.
Hurricane Milton Update – Thursday, October 10 at 12:12 p.m. ET
Resident safety through Hurricane Milton remains our utmost priority, and our team remains diligently committed to providing exceptional support and care through the aftermath of the storm.
Our community has encountered some property damage due to wind and storm surge, with debris on the property and water intrusion in some areas of the community. We are running on generator power, and are taking immediate steps to resolve the damage to the community. Rest assured, this will cause minimal disruption to residents as repairs are made expeditiously.
Please call the community with questions at 813-633-1992. If phone service is unavailable, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only. We plan to provide any additional communication here as soon as possible.
Our thoughts are with those who have suffered catastrophic loss as a result of Hurricane Milton at this time.
Hurricane Milton Update – Wednesday, October 9 at 10:25 a.m. ET
Dear Residents, Family Members and Community Members,
We continue to closely monitor Hurricane Milton and have prepared for landfall and/or related impact anticipated midnight tonight, Wednesday. We want to assure you we have our emergency plan in place and activated as health and safety of our residents and employees are always our first priority.
Staff and additional regional support will remain on-site and will shelter-in-place with residents throughout the duration of the storm.
Please call the community with questions at 813-633-1992. If we lose phone service, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only. We plan to provide communication here as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support.
Hurricane Milton Update – Tuesday, October 8 at 12:40 p.m. ET
Dear Residents, Family Members and Community Members,
We are tracking Hurricane Milton and preparing for landfall and/or related impact as early as mid-day Wednesday. We want to assure you we have our emergency plan in place and activated as health and safety of our residents and employees are always our first priority.
Staff will remain on-site and will shelter-in-place with residents throughout the duration of the storm.
If we lose phone service, please call the LCS hotline at 888-214-8464. We kindly ask to limit calls to the hotline to emergency situations only. We plan to provide communication here as soon as possible.
Thank you for your support.
Hurricane Milton Update – Monday, October 7 at 12:33 p.m. ET
Dear Residents, Family Members and Community Members,
We want to assure you we have our emergency plan in place and activated as health and safety of our residents and employees are always our first priority.
We’re closely tracking Hurricane Milton and have our team members along with additional regional members prepared to shelter in place with the residents at the community.
Further updates will be posted as they are available.
Thank you for your support.
Hurricane Milton Update – Sunday, October 6 at 12:50 p.m. ET
A Message from the Executive Director
Dear Residents, Family Members and Community Members,
The health and safety of our residents and employees are always our first priority. As the Tampa Bay area prepares for the possibility of hurricane impact, the team members at Freedom Plaza are making necessary preparations for their safety.
At Freedom Plaza, we shelter in place. Historically, the community has never flooded. Our leadership team is prepared to shelter in place with the residents throughout the storm.
The following is a list of items in preparation:
- Removed and/or tied down all loose items or structures
- Provided reinforcement of main entry windows and entrances
- Stocked with sufficient levels of food, linens, water, fuel, hurricane supplies, and medications as needed
- Secured a generator and backup generator for the Health Center and the main kitchen
- Vehicles fueled to maximum capacity
- Additional ice and water on hand
We will be communicating via our SwiftReach automated communication system, as well as memos and email updates. Please call the front desk at 813-633-1992 if you wish to be enrolled to receive these automated updates.
Further updates will be posted as they come available.
Thank you for your support –
Angie Roher
Executive Director
