Hurricane Preparation Guide

Hurricane season occurs from June 1st through November 30th in the North Atlantic Ocean. Should a threat of a hurricane or tropical storm happen, it is always best practice to prepare for the risks to keep you and your loved safe.

Prior to the storm, please take the following precautions:

• Have a battery-operated radio on hand so you can keep updated on the most current conditions.
• Clear off your balcony.
• Place rolled up towels at the bottom of exterior doors and windows to limit wind-born rain intrusion.
• Purchase enough food and other provisions to last for at least 2-3 days. An ice chest filled with ice is a good idea in the event power is lost for an extended period of time.
• Especially in ground floor units, remove computers, televisions, and other valuable items off of the floor. In all units, remove these items from the vicinity of exterior doors and windows.
• Make sure your renters insurance policy is paid and up to date. Take a written inventory of your valuable possessions, and take pictures of them. If you do not have renters insurance, it is unlikely you will be able to purchase it until after the storm passes.

During the storm:

• Continue to stay updated on current and expected weather conditions.
• Stay indoors! Even if the rain lets up and you must go outside, exercise extreme caution. Do not wade into deep water as hidden hazards may be present.
• If power is lost during the storm, make sure all burners on your stove are in the ‘off’ position prior to restoration of service.

After the storm:

• Use extreme caution while walking outdoors.
• Wipe up as much water as you can that has seeped in under doors and windows.
• Notify the office as soon as possible if you have water intrusion in your unit.
• Notify your insurance carrier in the event you have sustained damage.
• The office staff will begin clean up as soon as it is safe to do so.