May 28th, 2010
Have Access to a Wall (i.e. Hard Wired) Phone
Since most phones now are wireless, if you lose power, you have no phone service. Buy an $8.00 Princess Phone from Radio Shack. When power goes down, plug phone into wall jack, and Whalla, you have phone!
May 28th, 2010
As National Hurricane Preparedness Week comes to an end tomorrow, do you feel prepared?
Issued only yesterday (May 27, 2010), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued its formal 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook.
NOAA’s 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook calls for an 85% chance of an above normal season. The outlook indicates only a 10% chance of a near-normal season and a 5% chance of a below-normal season. See NOAA definitions of above-, near-, and below-normal seasons. The Atlantic hurricane region includes the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico.
This outlook reflects an expected set of conditions that is very conducive to increased Atlantic hurricane activity. This expectation is based on the prediction of three climate factors, all of which are conducive historically to increased tropical cyclone activity. These climate factors are: 1) the tropical multi-decadal signal, which has contributed to the high-activity era in the Atlantic basin that began in 1995, 2) exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea (called the Main Development Region), and 3) either ENSO-neutral or La Niña conditions in the tropical Pacific, with La Niña becoming increasingly likely. In addition, dynamical models forecasts of the number and strength of tropical cyclones also predict a very active season.
The conditions expected this year have historically produced some very active Atlantic hurricane seasons. The 2010 hurricane season could see activity comparable to a number of extremely active seasons since 1995. If the 2010 activity reaches the upper end of our predicted ranges, it will be one of the most active seasons on record.
We estimate a 70% probability for each of the following ranges of activity this season:
The seasonal activity is expected to fall within these ranges in 7 out of 10 seasons with similar climate conditions and uncertainties to those expected this year. They do not represent the total possible ranges of activity seen in past similar years.
Hurricane Landfalls:
It only takes one storm hitting your area to cause a disaster, regardless of the activity predicted in the seasonal outlook. Therefore, residents, businesses, and government agencies of coastal and near-coastal regions are urged to prepare every hurricane season regardless of this, or any other, seasonal outlook.
While NOAA does not make an official seasonal hurricane landfall outlook, the historical probability for multiple U.S. hurricane strikes, and for multiple hurricane strikes in the region around the Caribbean Sea, increases sharply for exceptionally active (i.e. hyperactive) seasons (ACE > 175% of median). However, predicting where and when hurricanes will strike is related to daily weather patterns, which are not predictable weeks or months in advance. Therefore, it is currently not possible to reliably predict the number or intensity of landfalling hurricanes at these extended ranges, or whether a given locality will be impacted by a hurricane this season.
May 24th, 2010
The 2010 Charity Challenge was a great success!
Thank you to everyone who participated on Team Coastal! We had a great time and can’t wait to dominate next year!
Check out all the pictures and video below!!! Also, check out our Facebook page HERE for larger pictures!
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May 21st, 2010
Know Your Generator
Know your generator needs long before the season is upon us (it begins June 1). If you are a commercial site, this may require some help from a licensed General Contractor. If you are a homeowner, then I highly recommend a Honda, for ease of start, fuel efficient and quiet running.
The following are good ones to have in a pinch:
– Recommendations: Honda (EU 1000i: Approx. $699 / EU 2000i: $999)
May 19th, 2010
We have assembled a team of 22 eager competitors for this year’s “Charity Challenge.” Come see our team go head to head with other local hospitality companies in six co-ed sporting categories: basketball hotshots, volleyball, obstacle course, water-tubing relay, canoe relay, and the Tug-of-War.
The venue itself is free and open to the public, and spectators and supporters are welcome to watch some of their favorite local restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and apartment complexes contend for the champion title. There will also be great food, drinks and entertainment all day long for everyone to enjoy. Hope to see you there!
When: Saturday, May 22
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Team Competition
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Championship Competition
Where: Florida Citrus Bowl
One Citrus Bowl Place
Orlando, FL 32805
Cost: Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost.
For questions or additional information, please visit www.charitychallengeinc.org or call 407-339-3888.
May 12th, 2010
When: Wednesday, May 12
Opening Ceremony: 1:00 p.m.
Show Hours: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Galleria Centre
Coastal Reconstruction: Booth 643
Two Galleria Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30339
Cost: The show is free for all apartment owners/manager companies and their on-site personnel.
May 12th, 2010
Have Supplies on Hand.
In our continuing series on how to prepare, make sure you stock up with plenty of supplies starting right now. Make sure you buy food you would eat after the season is over. Date each can, each box and each package you buy with date of purchase. Once season is over, enjoy the good eats!
May 11th, 2010
The Apartment Association of Greater Orlando will host a four-hour seminar on disaster preparedness and best insurance practices. Attendees will learn how they can be better prepared to master their next disaster. Seminar hosts include:
Free catered barbeque will be provided over the lunch hour.
When: Wednesday, May 19
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: AAGO Education Center
340 N. Maitland Ave
Maitland, FL 32751
Cost: Free for APASS subscribers; $45 for members; $65 for non-members
For more information, call 800-770-2246 or visit www.aago.org.
May 7th, 2010
Know all Emergency numbers — FEMA, Red Cross, Fire Department, etc.
Where do you keep these numbers now? In your cell phone, in your computer, in your Rolodex?
What happens if you lose power? No access.
Laminate them and store them in a waterproof/fireproof safe, the dishwasher or freezer at home or office prior to storm hitting.
May 6th, 2010
Weather forecasters have predicted 15 named storms this hurricane season, eight of which have the potential to develop into strong hurricanes with a chance of impacting Florida.
Of course, nothing can be done to stop a hurricane from coming, but property managers and owners of apartment communities can make advanced preparations to ensure quick repairs and to maximize the safety of their residents.
Property Manager’s Hurricane Checklist:
Be Prepared – Weather . . . or Not
Disaster contractors are a valuable resource when severe weather strikes. Damaged roofs and walls, broken windows, flooding and mold all require contractors with different expertise, but disaster contractors can bundle all these services – even coordinating multiple sub-contractors for their clients, if needed – thereby removing extra unnecessary hassle from an already stressful time.
Restoration companies and disaster contractors specialize in catastrophe management, and they are the first to respond if damage is reported. But, it’s critical to establish a relationship with a reputable contractor before severe weather strikes.
For example, Coastal Reconstruction Group – a Florida-based disaster contractor – offers Rapid Response, a program that is cost-free to owners and property managers. As part of this particular service, crews arrive onsite within four hours of reported damage to assess any immediate need (boarding up windows, installing a roof tarp and doing anything necessary to stop water penetration) – regardless of the magnitude of the loss. If mold appears to be an issue, the team mitigates water damage begins installing dehumidifiers and dryers. Coastal Reconstruction Group representatives then will meet with the homeowner and his adjuster on-site to agree on a scope of work and price that will restore the property to its previous condition.
Of course, Rapid Response is just one example. All disaster contractors will provide different types of reconstruction services. So, begin researching now and enroll for appropriate services, so that you can ride out the upcoming storm season with confidence.
Follow these five general steps when working with a contractor:
Ben Zeigler is an account executive for Coastal Reconstruction Group. Coastal Reconstruction Group’s Rapid Response services provide post-disaster damage repair to residential and commercial structures throughout the Southeastern U.S. For more information, or to sign up for Coastal Reconstruction Group’s Rapid Response service, please call (877) 708-5501 or visit the web site at www.coastalreconstruction.com.
