OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A senior living community where hundreds of people had to be evacuated after Hurricane Irma two years ago is now putting plans in place for Hurricane Dorian.
Management at the Good Samaritan Society - Kissimmee Village is working with Osceola County officials to help better prepare for the storm.
"Making sure all of the drain(s) are clean," said Executive Manager Javier Espinosa. "Shutters are in place just in case they're needed. Sandbags are also in place."
In 2017, the senior mobile home community was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, leading to the evacuation of about 300 residents due to flooding.
The facility said one of the biggest lessons learned from Irma was the importance of communication between residents, staff and county officials.
"One of the benefits I would say from it, even though it came out of a disaster, is now the open communication and the relationship that we have with our Osceola County emergency management," Espinosa said.
Residents of the community told Channel 9 they aren't too worried yet, but may plan to pick up extra supplies just in case.
Management is also planning to come up with an evacuation plan for the independent residents who may need special medical attention. They plan to meet with county officials Thursday for updates.
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