Perdido Key Resort Management - Inclement Weather Update

Perdido Key Inclement Weather Update

While the Gulf Coast continues to deal with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey, emergency managers in the United States have another tropical threat to monitor by the name of Irma. Far across to our east Irma has strengthened from a tropical storm on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 to a Category 2 hurricane as of midday on Thursday, August 31, 2017. I am monitoring Hurricane Irma as it approaches the Gulf of Mexico and we are making necessary preparations.

Here's a link to monitor Hurricane Irma's possible future path: https://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/atlantic/2017/hurricane-irma

It’s good to have an idea of what is the property owner’s responsibility for storm preparation as well local emergency contact information. Know that PKRM will help prepare the properties before as well as inspect properties afterwards as needed or requested. Each owner should read this list very carefully and take the appropriate actions listed under the recommended section or request that PKRM have these items completed on their behalf. This in no way correlates or replaces what your Community Association Management Company has in place for your association’s common areas storm preparedness.

UNIT OWNERS RECOMMENDED HURRICANE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Remove all potted plants (live or artificial) and furniture from the balcony.
Secure all sliding patio doors and lock each door down.
Secure windows (if applicable).
Pull all furniture and rugs away from doors and windows.
Remove all perishable foods from the refrigerator and cabinets.
Clean out the refrigerator, turn power off and leave the doors open.
Empty icemaker and turn to the off position, including the wet bar icemaker (if applicable).
If possible turn off the water to your unit and leave in the off position until it is re-activated by the association maintenance.
Flip electrical breakers to the OFF position in case of power surge.
Lock unit front door deadbolt.

Suggestions:

Unplug ALL electrical appliances.
Purchase Damp Rid or Dow Flakes (sold at pool companies or hardware stores) to help absorb unit moisture if the A/C is out of service for an extended period.
Double check your insurance coverage-be sure your current coverage will be enough to replace your possessions and upgrades.
Locate and know how to shut off the water and main circuit breaker in your unit.
When a hurricane WATCH is declared, make final preparations & if unable to prepare your unit for the storm, call our office to put in a work order request to complete above recommended checklist.
Listen to the radio or TV for Civil Defense instructions.

Additionally, according to personnel at the Perdido Key Visitors Center, reentry passes to return to property owned on Perdido Key after a hurricane are no longer being issued. In order to regain entry for future storms after an evacuation, owners will need to visit the closest FEMA station and show a local driver’s license or other proof of ownership of Perdido Key property. The FEMA station will then issue appropriate instructions on when and how to gain access to the Key and property.  You may contact the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center if you have any questions or concerns.
This is the phone number: 850-492-4660
This is the link to the website: www.visitperdido.com

Emergency Contact Information:

MANAGEMENT
Perdido Resort Management (office) 850-492-9999

LOCAL AGENCIES
Fire … Police….Ambulance - Emergency 911
Escambia County Sheriff (Front Desk) 850-436-9630
Escambia County Sheriff (Dispatch Non-Emergency) 850-492-2444
Perdido Key Fire Station 850-492-1017
Coast Guard Search & Rescue 850-453-8178

FEDERAL AGENCIES
FEMA Registration 800-621-FEMA
Disaster Information Helpline 800-525-0321
National Flood Insurance Program 800-720-1090

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION:
Useful websites:
Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce www.perdidochamber.com
Escambia County Department of Public Safety www.escambia-emergency.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov
National Weather Service, Mobile Office www.nwsmobile.noaa.gov
National Hurricane Center www.nhc.noaa.gov
Storm Prediction Center www.spc.noaa.gov
American Red Cross www.redcross.org
NOAA Hurricane Information http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

PENSACOLA NEWS JOURNAL
Newsroom 850-435-8542 Advertising 850-435-8554 Circulation 877-424-0028
Shelters for Escambia County 850-471-6400

For now, we'll keep monitoring the situation and hope that it doesn't impact the Gulf Coast Region.

JD Hallam
GM - Perdido Key Resort Management
Broker/Owner - Perdido Key Resort Realty