June 11th, 2010
Determine safe room for entire community
It is very important to rehearse where you will go in the event you need a safe spot in your home or community. Interior rooms with no windows are preferred. Know ahead of time where you and your loved ones will be safe.
June 7th, 2010
If Disaster Strikes, Do Your Employees Know How to React?
Join us at the FALA Disaster Seminar – SW Region!
The Florida Assisted Living Association will host a seminar on disaster preparedness and best insurance practices Seminar hosts include Scott McCurdy of Coastal Reconstruction Group and Ron D’Addio of the Plastridge Agency. The program will address the following:
When: Wednesday, June 9
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: The Highlands at Glenridge
7333 Scotland Way
Sarasota, FL 34238
Cost: $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, visit www.falausa.com.
June 4th, 2010
At Coastal, we know that preparation is the best defense against powerful storms and hurricanes. As the Atlantic Hurricane Season has just begun, there are steps to take NOW – before a hurricane threatens your home or business.
Follow the suggestions below to ensure you’re prepared for severe weather:
June 3rd, 2010
Know Facts about Your Lift Station
If you own your lift station and it does not have a generator, get it pre-wired to accept one immediately. If the city owns the lift station and there is not a generator connected to it, call the city and ask about their plan should the power go out. If these fail, the problems caused are not pretty!
June 3rd, 2010
NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) – Private weather forecaster WSI on Tuesday raised its forecast for the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, calling for 16 named storms, nine hurricanes and five intense hurricanes of Category 3 or greater.
“The primary drivers for tropical activity have reversed course this year and the stage appears to be set for a very busy season in 2010,” WSI seasonal forecaster Todd Crawford said.
The coastal region from the Outer Banks of North Carolina northward to Maine is twice as likely as normal to experience a hurricane this year, according to WSI.
“Our model suggests that the threat to the Northeast coast this season is on par with that in Florida and the Gulf coastal states,” Crawford said.
Last year was the quietest tropical season since 1997 due to an El Nino event and relatively cool tropical Atlantic waters, but El Nino events tend to be followed by more activity, WSI said.
This year, another factor that increases the likelihood of storms, warmer Atlantic sea surface temperatures, are also in place.
“Eastern and central tropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are currently at record warm levels for April, even warmer than the freakishly active season of 2005,” Crawford said.
The current forecast numbers are more likely to be adjusted upwards rather than downwards as the season, which runs from June 1 through November 30, approaches, Crawford said.
The 2010 forecast numbers are well above the long-term average for 1950-2009 of 10 named storms, six hurricanes, and three intense hurricanes, but below the average from the more recent 15-year period of 14 names storms, eight hurricanes and four intense hurricanes.
(Reporting by Rebekah Kebede; Editing by David Gregorio)
June 1st, 2010
It’s official: the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here. This year’s forecast predicts an above average year for hurricane activity – some experts have called for a “very active” season. Weather Services International predicted 18 named storms, with 10 hurricanes. Of those, five are expected to become major hurricanes – classified as a Category 3 or higher. And this past Thursday (May 27), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released their updated predictions.
Throughout the coming months, Scott McCurdy, co-owner and director of business relations, will continue to provide disaster preparedness tips. Check back regularly to receive the most up-to-date information. Content will be posted on our 
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Taking steps to plan ahead can reduce stress if severe weather strikes. That’s one reason we offer Rapid Response – an on-call emergency response service. Membership in this program is cost-free to owners and property managers. Under this particular service, within 4 hours of notification, our team will arrive on-site to assess your needs (e.g., boarding, emergency fencing, lighting and power, and clean up). If mold is a concern, we will take the appropriate action — including the use of dehumidifiers, dryers and even demolition.* Within five days of the initial walk-through, plans are drafted for structural repair (if needed), and the owner is provided with a detailed scope of work. From there, Coastal Reconstruction representatives meet with the owner and his insurance adjuster to settle the claim and restore the property to its previous condition.
Through this Rapid Response, Coastal Reconstruction Group has restored hundreds of facilities to their pre-disaster status. To sign up for this free service, please contact us directly at (877) 708-5501 or RapidResponse@coastalreconstruction.com
* During any named storm, our Rapid Response members will be given priority status. Coastal Reconstruction Group cannot guarantee a specific time window due to all the unpredictable variables that arise during such an event.
