Comments on: Century Seeks Grant For Hurricane Evacuation Routes; Resident Wants Local Shelter http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: shoefits http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50828 shoefits Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:22:38 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50828 I agree with Concerned Citizen. It's always a waste to over-look buildings that are already there and then put up new ones. I'm sure we've all seen empty buildings going to waste and ruin in a town. Makes the town look unfriendly and shabby. Those old schools have a lot of years left in them. And besides, a shelter wouldn't be in use every day - hardly any days. Says in the Bible, "Waste not, want not." I agree with Concerned Citizen. It’s always a waste to over-look buildings that are already there and then put up new ones. I’m sure we’ve all seen empty buildings going to waste and ruin in a town. Makes the town look unfriendly and shabby. Those old schools have a lot of years left in them. And besides, a shelter wouldn’t be in use every day – hardly any days. Says in the Bible, “Waste not, want not.”

]]> By: Concerned Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50783 Concerned Citizen Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:16:54 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50783 Concerning shelters---Why in the world would a community want to spend a million plus dollars for a shelter when it already has buildings (the now closed Century High School and the closed elementary school). Certainly these buildings have been used for shelters in the past and have served us well. These buildings are sturdy and possibly better than newer ones. They could probably be purchased for much less. As for as being available at a moments notice---the only time that would be needed is a tornado---hurricanes and cold weather is perdictable. One room in either could be outfitted with a generator and supplies for the sick or disabled. Anyone going to a shelter should be able to grab a pillow and blanket from home, a baby bottle and snacks to stay alive for the first few hours. Please people, remember there is no such thing as a free lunch or free shelter---GRANTS COME FROM TAXPAYER'S DOLLARS. Concerning shelters—Why in the world would a community want to spend a million plus dollars for a shelter when it already has buildings (the now closed Century High School and the closed elementary school). Certainly these buildings have been used for shelters in the past and have served us well. These buildings are sturdy and possibly better than newer ones. They could probably be purchased for much less.

As for as being available at a moments notice—the only time that would be needed is a tornado—hurricanes and cold weather is perdictable. One room in either could be outfitted with a generator and supplies for the sick or disabled.

Anyone going to a shelter should be able to grab a pillow and blanket from home, a baby bottle and snacks to stay alive for the first few hours.

Please people, remember there is no such thing as a free lunch or free shelter—GRANTS COME FROM TAXPAYER’S DOLLARS.

]]> By: Concerned Citizen http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50777 Concerned Citizen Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:24:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50777 Concerning shelters---Why in the world would a community want to spend a million plus dollars for a shelter when it already has buildings (the now closed Century High School and the closed elementary school). Certainly these buildings have been used for shelters in the past and have served us well. These buildings are sturdy and possibly better than newer ones. They could probably be purchased for much less. As for as being available at a moments notice---the only time that would be needed is a tornado---hurricanes and cold weather is perdictable. One room in either could be outfitted with a generator and supplies for the sick or disabled. Anyone going to a shelter should be able to grab a pillow and blanket from home, a baby bottle and snacks to stay alive for the first few hours. Please people, remember there is no such thing as a free lunch or free shelter---GRANTS COME FROM TAXPAYER'S DOLLARS. Concerning shelters—Why in the world would a community want to spend a million plus dollars for a shelter when it already has buildings (the now closed Century High School and the closed elementary school). Certainly these buildings have been used for shelters in the past and have served us well. These buildings are sturdy and possibly better than newer ones. They could probably be purchased for much less.

As for as being available at a moments notice—the only time that would be needed is a tornado—hurricanes and cold weather is perdictable. One room in either could be outfitted with a generator and supplies for the sick or disabled.

Anyone going to a shelter should be able to grab a pillow and blanket from home, a baby bottle and snacks to stay alive for the first few hours.

Please people, remember there is no such thing as a free lunch or free shelter—GRANTS COME FROM TAXPAYER’S DOLLARS.

]]> By: anydaynow http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50569 anydaynow Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:03:24 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50569 Trish-the shelters have operational supplies such as hospital type id arm bands, first aid supplies, communication equipment, cleaning supplies and all such as that. Some have cots and such. The shelter facilities have generators for back-up power. Trish-the shelters have operational supplies such as hospital type id arm bands, first aid supplies, communication equipment, cleaning supplies and all such as that. Some have cots and such. The shelter facilities have generators for back-up power.

]]> By: anydaynow http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50567 anydaynow Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:57:33 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50567 Some communities are building or re-purposing existing structures for use as multi-purpose buildings that include use as a storm shelter. Of course those buildings must meet the appropriate building codes. Some ideas are library/shelter/meeting facility, school/shelter, firehouse/shelter, senior center/shelter. I especially like the library/shelter and senior center/shelter ideas. It would be a big help for senior citizens to be able to seek shelter in a familiar location. Also, consideration needs to be made for Alzheimer's and dementia patients and their caretakers, and respite care for those patients following storms when family members/caretakers are occupied with cleaning up their properties. IIRC FEMA at one time had grant funds for shelters. Some communities are building or re-purposing existing structures for use as multi-purpose buildings that include use as a storm shelter. Of course those buildings must meet the appropriate building codes. Some ideas are library/shelter/meeting facility, school/shelter, firehouse/shelter, senior center/shelter. I especially like the library/shelter and senior center/shelter ideas. It would be a big help for senior citizens to be able to seek shelter in a familiar location. Also, consideration needs to be made for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and their caretakers, and respite care for those patients following storms when family members/caretakers are occupied with cleaning up their properties. IIRC FEMA at one time had grant funds for shelters.

]]> By: Trish http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50565 Trish Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:03:23 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50565 I don't understand what you are referring to as "to be stocked and ready". Florida's mantra is "THE FIRST 72 IS ON YOU". Even if a building is available surely you don't expect the town to provide you with food and bedding. All other shelters tell you to bring your own bedding, water and food. As far as cold weather goes. Below 40 does not mean freezing. I could understand if we had night temps for several days in a row and they were all below 32. Century certainly does not have the homeless problem like larger towns or cities have. Couldn't the Ag. building be used as a designated emergency shelter? Everyone knows where it is and it is certainly large enough. I don’t understand what you are referring to as “to be stocked and ready”. Florida’s mantra is “THE FIRST 72 IS ON YOU”. Even if a building is available surely you don’t expect the town to provide you with food and bedding. All other shelters tell you to bring your own bedding, water and food.

As far as cold weather goes. Below 40 does not mean freezing. I could understand if we had night temps for several days in a row and they were all below 32. Century certainly does not have the homeless problem like larger towns or cities have.

Couldn’t the Ag. building be used as a designated emergency shelter? Everyone knows where it is and it is certainly large enough.

]]> By: Century girl http://www.northescambia.com/2010/08/century-seeks-grant-for-hurricane-evacuation-routes-resident-wants-local-shelter/comment-page-1#comment-50437 Century girl Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:21:59 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=25265#comment-50437 Having established shelters in the northend of the county and Centurt, shoujd be the concern for many! During this past winter with many below normal temp days, there was a shelter in Century opened only one weekend and that was at the last minute. People need to know where the shelters are, the shelters need to be stocked and ready at a moments notice. Afterall, we do not always have lots of time for getting to a shelter, I. e. Tornadoes. In Milton, there is a sign marking "shelter" and during the winter..."Shelter Open if Temperature below 40 degrees". If the shelters are marked, and the public informed then the homeless, and others in need of the shelter will know where it is and when it's open. Because the town opened one at the last minute and nearly nobody came...this is not sufficient to determine that it isn't needed. This is one more life quality Neccesity that is a must for any community! Having established shelters in the northend of the county and Centurt, shoujd be the concern for many! During this past winter with many below normal temp days, there was a shelter in Century opened only one weekend and that was at the last minute. People need to know where the shelters are, the shelters need to be stocked and ready at a moments notice. Afterall, we do not always have lots of time for getting to a shelter, I. e. Tornadoes.

In Milton, there is a sign marking “shelter” and during the winter…”Shelter Open if Temperature below 40 degrees”. If the shelters are marked, and the public informed then the homeless, and others in need of the shelter will know where it is and when it’s open.

Because the town opened one at the last minute and nearly nobody came…this is not sufficient to determine that it isn’t needed. This is one more life quality Neccesity that is a must for any community!

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