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DISASTER PLAN Develop a complete plan by performing a risk analysis of potential consequences of a disaster. Designate a responsible community member as Disaster Plan Coordinator and another as Information Facilitator. These roles are responsible for keeping community members informed. EVACUATION ROUTES Ensure the route is clearly visible and posted in public view, provide community members with evacuation map printouts directing them to designated safe locations/zones. Conduct building and community evacuation drills in the weeks leading up to hurricane season. EMERGENCY GENERATORS & SUPPLIES Be sure emergency generators are in good working condition with adequate fuel supplies. Stock an emergency supply storeroom with flashlights, batteries, water and other necessities for residents and employees to access in the aftermath of a disaster. BACKUP FILES Be sure that computer files crucial to the running of the building/association are backed up on a cloud server, CD or portable storage devices. Also, keep a list of office computer hardware, software, vendors and service technicians in case computers crash or systems fail. SECURE THE PREMISES Make preparations for routine lock-down of the building or other facilities as a storm approaches, so the building is secure during the storm and safe from vandalism or looting. HURRICANE CHECKLIST 1 2 3 4 5 DID YOU KNOW?... Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms had been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. www.nhc.noaa.gov/aboutnames.shtml 3

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