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Each summer many storms threaten Juno
Beach. There is a small window of time during a storm’s
approach when we have the opportunity to prepare for the
storm and evacuation if necessary. We do not have time
to attend to hurricane preparations for individual
units. |
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immense burden to attend to the general protection of
our facilities. Please avoid calling us during this
period as we are frantic to finish the final storm
preparations and make important decisions. After the
storm, our first priority is to repair any damage to
buildings and grounds as soon as possible. |
In order to inform
everyone what the situation is here, as soon as we have
power we will put a message on the office answering
machine and email everyone who has given us an email
address. This may have to be done from another location
so please be patient. |
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It is vital that we have
an accurate, updated contact number where each owner can
be reached during this period.. |
Preparing for these storms MUST be done
to your unit before YOU leave for the
summer. |
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PERFORMED BEFORE LEAVING FOR THE SEASON: |
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Make sure that your hurricane shutters are
closed
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Make sure that your balconies are cleared of any
thing freestanding (chairs, plants, etc)
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Make sure your entrance is clear (No mats or
planters)
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Make sure that your
refrigerator and freezer are empty. In the event of
prolonged power outages food items will spoil and turn
moldy. If you turn off the power to the refrigerator,
prop open the doors to allow for air
circulation.
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Make
sure to empty the ice
maker. When returning let the cold water run for 15
minutes and discard the first 4 or 5 batches of ice.
There is a possibility that the water supply may have
been compromised during your absence.
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Turn
off the water and water heater power. |
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Turn
off circuit breaker power to everything except the Air
Conditioner |
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Lay
large absorbent towels or rugs inside the front door and
along the sliding doors in both the living room and bed
rooms. |
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Leave a note
indicating your preference for temperature settings.
Suggested setting are, temperature 78F and humidistat
65%
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FUNCTIONS to be PERFORMED in
PREPARATION for HURRICANES and DISASTERS |
Pool |
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Turn off pump at circuit
breaker |
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Wrap pool pump with
plastic |
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Remove all pool furniture
and store inside pool building |
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Remove skimmer and
shepherds hook from wall and store in pool
building |
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Super chlorinate pool
water |
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Turn off power and gas to
pool heater |
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Shut all valves to pump and
heater |
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Remove clock and signs on
wall, and store inside building |
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Turn off gas supply to
grill, disconnect and move it inside building |
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Chemicals, turn off
automatic chlorinator and acid feeders |
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Prepare sliding doors and
secure pool building in all aspects |
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Close hurricane shutters in
pool building. |
Workshop |
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Fill up gas
cans with gas. Will be needed for chain saw, pressure
washer and debris removal after storm |
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Put
equipment in the work shop up on the benches |
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Charge
batteries for portable equipment |
Office |
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Backup
computer data and place in a safe place |
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Move all
files and records to an upper floor unit |
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Move
computer to upper floor |
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Close
hurricane shutters on lobby doors (leave for
last) |
Elevator |
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Move
elevator to top floor, make sure doors are closed and
turn off power |
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Close
ventilators in hydraulic room doors |
Buildings |
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Verify
that all hurricane shutters are closed in unoccupied
units |
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Verify
that all balconies are cleared of any thing freestanding
(chairs, plants, etc) Include superintendent’s
apartment |
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Verify
that entrances to each unit are clear (No mats or
planters) |
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Put
up hurricane shutters on superintendent’s
apartment |
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Place
removable straps on all roof air conditioner units
ensure that straps are secure on all roof air
conditioner units |
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Verify that
the roof access door is closed |
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Call
Waste Management Company to empty
dumpster |
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Move
all vehicles under building |
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After the
storm make sure main breakers are off wherever they
might cause a safety hazard when power is
restored |
Grounds |
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Turn off
lawn sprinkler timers and water supply to sprinklers
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Remove all
signs, speed limit, and security |
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Lower
flag, and store inside |
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Move
recycle containers inside |
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Move
shopping carts |
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Move
memorial bench inside lobby |
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Clear
beach station and stairs of loose items |
Units Occupied |
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Notify
everyone that the pool is closed and elevator will be
turned off |
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Learn where
residents will be staying in evacuation. Review all
owners’ and Guests’ emergency contact list for
accuracy |
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Remind
owners to secure all shutters and doors |
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Remind
owners to lower temperature settings on
refrigerators |
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Remind
owners to lower air conditioner settings
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When power
goes out, turn off circuit breakers to every thing.
Power surges when the power is being restored can damage
electrical equipment |
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Fill
bathtub with water and seal drain with duck tape (used
to flush toilets). In case water loss |
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Purchase a
phone that does not use electricity; portable phones
will not work when the electricity is out |
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All
garbage must be put into securely tied plastic
bags. Keeping household garbage in plastic bags
will prevent it from becoming a health hazard if
there is a delay in garbage collection |
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Get
all mail from mail box, do not place any important mail
in out box. |
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Perform a
final general walk around and do whatever good judgment
indicates is necessary for safety!
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