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How Safe Are You During Hurricane Season? Why Independent Seniors Choose Our Community

A sign that reads hurricane season in a stormy setting

The biggest natural disaster risks for Florida include flooding, hurricanes and tropical storms and that was most evident when Hurricane Milton made landfall in October of 2024. We always get a lot of good questions when seniors tour our community. But as more older adults consider the changing weather patterns, and with hurricane season getting underway, there’s one question we’re being asked more and more: “Is Sun City Center safe from hurricanes?”  

While Sun City Center, Florida is at low risk of flooding during hurricanes, there’s always the potential for damaging winds which can down tress and power lines. The best way to deal with any emergency is with a plan and a strong community of support. Hurricane Milton took dealing with hurricanes from being a hypothetical question to reality and let Freedom Plaza demonstrate our preparedness and commitment to not only protecting our residents but quickly getting life at our community back to normal.  

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricanes are predictably unpredictable. While it’s possible to have an idea of the path they’re likely to travel, it’s never 100% certain. At Freedom Plaza, we regularly evaluate our inclement weather plans in case Sun City Florida should experience a hurricane, running through evacuation routes, storm preparation, clean up, backup power needs, plans for communicating with residents and their family members and more. Each department has procedures in place and knows their role, but we also have the talent and knowledge to adjust for the unexpected.  

Enjoy More Blue Sky Days

When choosing any senior living community, you want the peace of mind of knowing they’re prepared for the cloudy and stormy days, but you also want a place you’ll enjoy during the sunny, blue sky days too. (And in Sun City there are a lot of beautiful days.) At Freedom Plaza, our 140-acre campus offers an engaging lifestyle with friendly outgoing neighbors and plenty of social opportunities and classes including: 

  • Group fitness, including yoga and water fitness 
  • Lifelong learning, including arts and crafts 
  • Transportation to Greater Sun City Center area 
  • Personal concierge services 
  • Multiple dining options, including a cafe/bistro and bar 
  • Fully equipped community kitchen 
  • Fully equipped fitness center 
  • Heated indoor pool with hot tub 
  • Arts and crafts room 
  • Billiards and game room 
  • Full-service salon and spa 
  • Library 
  • Woodworking shop 
  • Auditorium with dance floor 
  • Wellness center 
  • Freedom Fairways Golf and Tennis Club 
  • 18-hole executive golf course and putting green 
  • Pickleball and tennis courts 
  • Courtyard and gardens 
  • Resident flower and vegetable gardens 

Prepared for All Aspects of Retirement

Concerned about hurricanes or natural disasters? At Freedom Plaza, our award– winning community is committed to resident safety and preparedness against hurricanes, and all other types of storms. We’re also able to draw upon the knowledge of a distinguished network of communities to bring you the best thinking and resources. To learn more about our hurricane protocols, or other safety procedures, contact us today by using our Community Assistant chat feature or contacting us here.