Hurricane Hurricane Milton - Florida, October 2024
Updated October 14, 2024
We are committed to keeping all residents and their families well-informed about the steps we're taking to ensure safety during Hurricane Milton. Regular updates will be provided through phone calls, emails, and our official website.
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As Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 storm, hurricane and storm surge watches have been issued for Florida's Gulf Coast. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our residents and team members. We are closely tracking the storm’s progress and implementing comprehensive preparedness measures to ensure their protection in both states.
We have taken extensive precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and team members as Hurricane Milton approaches. Essential supplies, including food, water, and personal protective equipment, have been stockpiled and are readily available. Our communities are equipped with backup generators to maintain power during potential outages, ensuring continuous care and support.
In the event of severe weather, we are prepared to follow local authorities' guidance, whether that means sheltering in place or evacuating. For communities under evacuation orders, we are actively coordinating with our sister communities to provide safe accommodations. Additionally, we are closely monitoring other communities that may potentially need to evacuate, ensuring we are ready to act swiftly if conditions change.
While remaining in familiar surroundings with our dedicated staff is often the most comforting option for our residents, safety remains our top priority. Our teams are fully prepared to respond to any developments as we continue to closely track the storm’s progress.
Allegro Hyde Park (South Tampa, FL):
Due to the evacuation orders issued for Hillsborough County, we are relocating our Allegro Hyde Park residents to our sister community in Tallahassee. Allegro Tallahassee is fully equipped with everything needed to ensure a smooth transition from Hyde Park for the duration of the storm. In addition to their existing supplies, we are providing extra emergency resources to ensure there is more than enough on hand. We are also incredibly grateful to our dedicated team members from Hyde Park who are accompanying our residents and staying onsite to support their care and any needs during this time. The safety and comfort of our residents remain our top priority.- Update: We are pleased to inform you that the residents who were evacuated to our sister community in Tallahassee are currently on buses and heading back to Allegro Hyde Park! Their estimated arrival is between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM this evening, pending traffic conditions.We are also happy to announce that all other residents may begin returning to their homes today, Monday, October 14, 2024.
Assisted Living Residents may return between 1:00 PM-5:00 PM today and again on Tuesday, October 15 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Independent Living Residents may begin returning as of noon today, Monday, October 14, 2024.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back home safely. It has been a challenging week, but our team’s diligence and focus on our residents was commendable! Thank you all again for your cooperation and patience during this time. We appreciate the support and understanding!
Allegro St. Augustine:
Due to the evacuation orders for St. Johns County, we are relocating our Allegro St. Augustine residents to our sister community in Fleming Island. Fleming Island is fully equipped with everything needed to ensure a smooth transition from St. Augustine for the duration of the storm. In addition to their existing supplies, we are providing the community with extra emergency resources to guarantee more than enough on hand. We are also incredibly grateful for our dedicated team members who are accompanying our residents and staying onsite to support their care and any needs throughout this time. The safety and comfort of our residents remain our top priority. Update: For those residents who did not go with family members, we are pleased to confirm they have safely arrived at Allegro Fleming Island.Update: We are pleased to share that residents of Allegro St. Augustine can safely return to the community starting today, October 11th, after 9:30 AM. We are incredibly thankful for the hard work and dedication of our teams at both St. Augustine and Fleming Island, who went above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents during this time. We appreciate the patience and support of our residents and families and look forward to welcoming everyone back home.
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Remaining Allegro Florida Communities:
All of our Florida Allegro communities are fully prepared to shelter in place as Hurricane Milton approaches. Our communities are designed with hurricane preparedness in mind, featuring robust security measures, essential supplies, and power continuity plans to ensure the safety and comfort of our residents. We have also worked closely with our teams to ensure each community is well-staffed, including team members who will be staying onsite throughout the storm to assist our residents. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and support during this time.
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As always, we will continue to monitor the storm and provide timely updates as the situation evolves. To learn more about our comprehensive hurricane safety measures, please refer to the graphic at the bottom of this page.
If you have any concerns or questions, we encourage you to reach out to the Executive Director or senior leadership at your or your loved one’s community. We are here to offer reassurance and share updates on the extensive precautions we are taking to protect our residents.
For any inquiries, you can contact us directly, and a listing of community phone numbers can be found here: https://www.allegroliving.com/communities
