The Islesworth Board of Directors recommends the following of all residents in preparation of hurricane season. Please refer to the Martin County Government Web site for the complete hurricane guide at www.martin.fl.us.

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along with important phone numbers

Before the Storm

1. Check flashlights, radios, and batteries. Do not use candles.

2. Top off your automobile’s gas tank.

3. Check your medical supplies, prescriptions, and diet needs (at least three days).

4. Keep sufficient cash on hand.

5. Put valuables in a safe deposit box.

6. Purchase bottled water and non-perishable food.

7. Activate pet plan/boat plan.

8. Pet supplies/medicine for seven days.

9. Maintain duplicate records of important papers such as insurance etc. in a waterproof bag.

10. Check on your neighbors. Know who has departed and who is staying.

11. Set refrigerator/freezer for highest setting-tape seals.

12. The strongest room in the home is often the bathroom or walk in closet near the center of the property.

13. Clean the storm drains nearest your home if any.

14. Store all sports equipment i.e. Basketball equipment in the garage.

15. Ensure back up electrical supply for any medical equipment.

16. Put up certified hurricane panels on all windows. 

17. List of Supplies:

Manual can opener
Disposable cups
Paper towels/baby wipes
Ice
Gallon Zip Lock Bags for making ice and waterproofing items
Large garbage bags to collect refuse and water proof items
Food supplies for seven days
Half gallon of water per person for seven days
Bleach for water purification
Soap in a plastic container
Toiletries
Bug repellent
Pet food, cat/dog litter, Pet carrier
Film for camera
Cash
Prescriptions
Needle and thread
First aid kit
Batteries
Rope or heavy cord
Own a non A/C power phone

The Board of Directors will ensure the following:

• All storm drains are marked with a three foot pvc pipe.

• All storm drains are clear of debris.

• All landscape debris has been removed from the Association.

• All sports equipment i.e. basketball hoops have been stored by the residents.

• Establish a pre-agreement with the Management Company to hire contractors to assist in the initial assessment of damage and initial clean up.

The Management Company will ensure the following:

• Coordinate with vendor to shut off the irrigation system.

• Assure adequate emergency marking and repair items are on hand.

• Check all common areas for items that could take flight and remove or secure them.

Recovery Phase - Board of Directors/Management 

Advantage Property Management will survey the area with at least one Board member and make an immediate assessment of landscape debris, flooding etc and call the necessary vendors to alleviate the problems.

• The Board of Directors will direct/coordinate the initial assessment and repair effort of the Management Company and authorized contractors.

• In consultation with the Management Company, set the priorities of effort and determine the course of action for ensuring an effective plan of action for repair and recovery from the damage to property and buildings.

• Organize and provide escorts for Management Company contractor personnel.
  Establish communication with Management Company and maintain binder with all expenses and invoices.

• Contact insurance company and establish procedures for initiating the claims process.

• Ensure safety from criminal activities and safety from electrical hazards.

• A recovery center will be established.