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| Association Management Group President Paul Mengert advises HOAs across North Carolina and South Carolina to prepare for Hurricane Matthew. |
As
Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 to 156 mph, tracks
north to the Carolinas, Association Management Group, one of the Carolinas’
largest professional homeowner association managers, advises HOA members across
North Carolina and South Carolina to prepare their homes and neighborhoods for
impact. “As professional HOA managers, an important part of our job is to help
protect neighborhoods and residents,” said AMG Founder and President Paul
Mengert. “We help communities succeed in
times of trouble such as hurricanes by providing them with the tools and
resources, the advice and support they need to be safe and protect their
homes.”
According
to Mengert, while the storm track is unpredictable, there is enough of a threat
to make preparedness important: Make a plan, practice your plan, prepare an emergency
kit, stay in the know.
Tips for Preparing for a
Hurricane
*Have non-perishable food and a
gallon of water per person for up to a week.
*Put copies of insurance and
identification in a watertight plastic bag.
*Stock your first aid kid,
including prescription drugs.
*Gather sleeping bags or
blankets.
*Pack clothing and hygiene items
such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and deodorant.
*Be sure to have cash or a
checkbook.
*Fill the car gas tank.
*Remember your furry friends and
assemble pet supplies, including food, water, medicines, leashes and
vaccination records.
*If evacuated, go.
*Stay tuned to the latest news,
and include a battery-operated radio in the family emergency kit.
Readying Your Home for a
Hurricane
*Move items in danger of wind
damage, such as bikes, bird feeders and patio furniture.
*Switch the refrigerator and
freezer to the coldest settings and keep them closed as much as possible to
keep food cool and safe if a power outage occurs.
*Use flashlights in the dark,
not candles.
*Know your area’s emergency
plan, including the location of the nearest shelter. Plan several routes to the
shelter in case of downed trees, and always steer clear of flooded roads.
*Check your insurance policies
for coverage in the event of accidental damage and natural disasters. Remember,
standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding.
After the Hurricane...
*Be ready for more rain.
*If evacuated, go home only when
officials say it’s safe.
*Never enter a building
surrounded by water.
*Drive only if absolutely
necessary.
*Beware
of loose and dangling power lines. Don’t touch or try to move them. Instead,
alert the power company.
*Assess
home damage, taking pictures of both the structure and furnishings, to submit
to your insurance company.
*Stay
tuned to weather updates.
For
details about hurricane preparedness, visit
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.
For
communities in South Carolina, see http://www.scemd.org/files/Public%20Information/Publications/Hurricane_Guide/Hurricane_Guide_2015.pdf
For
communities in North Carolina, go to
https://www2.ncdps.gov/div/pao/HurrGuideFront08.pdf
For
insurance information, visit floodsmart.gov.
About
AMG: AMG is a professional community
association management company dedicated to building effective community
associations. AMG guides and assists executive boards to help protect the
association's interests, enhance the lives of community members and improve the
property values in the community. With offices throughout the Carolinas in
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, and Greenville and Aiken,
SC, AMG is a knowledgeable partner in enforcing community governing documents
with a proven set of processes and techniques, and supporting communities with
a broad range of services which can be tailored to individual community needs.
Association Management Group, Inc. is a locally Accredited Business by the BBB
and is a nationally Accredited Association Management Company (AAMC) by the
Community Associations Institute. For more about AMG, visit www.amgworld.com.
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