STEP THREE: APPROVE A BUDGET
Your committee will need a budget to support emergency and disaster preparation plans. If you didn't
prepare a budget ahead of time, review your current budget to determine how any adjustments will
affect daily operations and long-term planning. Make sure that insurance coverages are also assessed
annually and reflect the plan and budget.
STEP FOUR: BUILD OUT A DETAILED PLAN
This plan should include all the necessary steps the community must take during an emergency, making
it a useful guide for homeowners and responders to reference in times of crisis. Be as detailed as possible
and clearly outline association-specific information to help homeowners, board members, and first
responders work quickly. Here's what should be included:
• Communications chain of command
• Emergency contact phone numbers
• Area maps with elevator and stairwell locations
• Community photos
• List of responsibilities for staff and volunteers
• Insurance policies and claim information
• Specific evacuation information
• Designated meeting places
• Locations of any residents that may need
special assistance
• Locations of any emergency supplies
• Shut off sites for utilities
• Debris management instructions
• Response and recovery plan
