Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Condos

Hurricane Season is fast approaching so with that in mind we have developed a checklist to help our owners/ residents prepare. Don’t wait until a hurricane watch/ warning is issued; start getting prepared now!

I. During Hurricane Season:

·         Check your homeowners and/or boat insurance carefully to see what you will need to do to file a claim.

·         Learn safe routes inland and plan where you would evacuate to.

·         Inventory property….with video if possible. Determine what will need to be removed from patios and/or condo. Write down serial numbers for appliances, computer equipment, etc.

·         Keep all legal documents such as registration, insurance policies, rental agreements in one secure, moveable container.

·         Stock first aid kit, batteries, radio, non-perishable food, etc.

·         Make sure emergency contact information is current and on file with Spooner’s Creek office.

II. When Hurricane Watch is Issued:

·         Review/ test condition of emergency equipment; ie. First aid kits, flashlights, radios, generators, etc

·         Remove ALL patio furniture from condo balconies.

·         Complete stocking of emergency supplies:

o   Flashlights

o   Battery operated radio

o   First Aid Kit

o   Non-perishable food

o   Eating Utensils

o   Manual Can Opener

o   WATER- 1 gallon per person per day

o   Medicine

o   Pet food

o   Insect repellant

o   Extra garbage bags

o   Ice

·         Fuel car and generator.

·         Be sure all windows and doors are securely closed and locked.

·         Remove items from refrigerator/ freezer- power will likely go off.

·         Have enough cash for 4-5 days

III. When Hurricane Warning Issued:

If you are evacuating:

·         Plan to leave early!

·         Notify site manager you are leaving and provide temporary contact information.

·         Turn off water to condo.

·         Disconnect electrical appliances, except for refrigerator.

·         Empty refrigerator of perishable items- expect to lose electricity!

·         Bring all medications and special medical devices.

·         Pack personal hygiene items, ie, soap, washcloths, towels, toothpaste, toothbrush,              deodorant, first aid kit

·         Take all important legal documents with you (insurance policies, proof of residence, property inventory, etc.)

·         Extra pillows and bedding.

·         Plan for enough supplies to last each family member 5 days.

If you are staying in your Condo:

·         Purchase all necessary emergency supplies.

·         Fill bathtubs with water to enable you to flush toilets and purchase bottled water for drinking.

·         Charge cellular phones.

·         Have plenty of canned food with manual can-opener.

·         Make sure you have enough supply of prescription medications.

·         Have supplies of extra batteries.

·         EXPECT TO LOSE POWER- Have flashlights close by.

·         Make sure to know routes to stairs- elevators will be shut down before the storm.

·         Fill a cooler with ice. You may want to consider purchasing dry ice for freezers and refrigerators in case of extended power loss.

IV. After the Storm passes:

·         Don’t leave building until officials say it is safe to do so.

·         Inspect unit for damage.

·         Don’t call police or emergency officials unless you have a life threatening emergency.

·         Follow curfews if they are put in place.

·         Avoid driving as much as possible to leave roads open for utility and emergency crews.

·         Take pictures of any damage to your unit and report claims to insurance company.

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