- Residents of
apartments and condominiums located within an ordered evacuation
zone will be asked to evacuate, either to another location of their
choice or to a Red Cross shelter. No one should remain in the
building.
- Residents must
contact your building/complex manager or owner if they are concerned
about the protection of their building (e.g. lack of shutters, or
their inability to install shutters on their own).
- Residents of
apartments and condominiums located within areas not ordered to
evacuate should select a building coordinator who has knowledge of
hurricane preparedness, and will lead residents on how to prepare
for the storm.
- Managers of
apartments and condominiums located within areas not ordered to
evacuate should establish a building security detail to coordinate
hurricane preparedness activities for multiple tenant buildings.
Before
the Storm
Building
Managers
- Locate a safe
area for residents to congregate. Instruct them to stay away from
windows and sliding glass doors.
- Make provisions
for sheltering other people who might be trapped when evacuation
routes are closed by the storm.
- Test the
operation of the emergency generator, if there is one.
- Bring all fire
extinguishers indoors.
- Check first aid
kits.
- Ensure tools and
materials that might be needed for repairs are readily accessible.
- Secure grounds by
setting up guidelines for safety of cars and recreational equipment.
- Lower and secure
television antennas on the roof to prevent damage. Television
antennas are often electricity-charged and should be allowed to
bleed off by disconnecting television sets early on in the building
preparations.
- If your building
has elevators, see the "Elevator" section of this document for more
detailed infromation on what steps should be taken to prepare your
building's elevator for a hurricane.
Residents
- If permitted,
install shutters (commercially approved type or plywood). Check
fasteners to ensure shutters are snug against the wall.*
- Close and lock
all windows and sliding glass doors.
- Draw all shades.
Close all blinds and drapes.
- Place folded
towels on window sills and inside the bottom of doors leading
outside to absorb any leaking water.
- Wedge patio doors
shut to prevent them from being blown off.
- Close shutters
tightly against the wall to prevent them from being blown off.
- Remove all loose
items from terrace or patio (hanging plants, lawn chairs, etc.) Do
not place outdoor furniture in the swimming pool as it could be
damaged while in the pool or cause damage if blown out of the pool
by high wind.
- Remove fragile
objects from wall shelves. Store in closet and off the floor to
safeguard from storm vibrations.
- Locate the exit
stairway nearest to you and count the number of steps from your door
to the exit (in case lights are out in the hallway).
- Check and close
all faucets, unplug electrical items from wall outlets and
disconnect television antennas from the sets.
- Stay in your
apartment or condominium in a room with few or no windows.
- Determine a
location outside of the building for members of your family to meet
in the event you are asked to evacuate.
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