Storm Advisory

CAMS STORM PREPARATIONS

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• Community managers and regional directors will be sending out community-specific communication via e-blast.

• Community managers and onsite managers will ensure essential service providers are available during and after the storm.

• Community managers are working closely with your Board to identify those Board Members who will be a point of contact during and after the storm.

• Constantly updating our website and phones with updates and changes. 

• Community managers will verify insurance information and contacts are up to date for each association.

• Community managers will coordinate with contractors and vacant lot owners to properly secure any construction-related materials.

• Once a forecasted storm is projected to impact any of the areas we serve, the CAMS dedicated "Severe Weather Team" begins meeting daily to ensure consistent and adequate service levels are being met.

• We will identify a "Jump Team", employees that are available during an emergency to help maintain communications and adequate service levels during and after the impacts of severe weather.

 

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HOMEOWNER STORM PREPARATIONS

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• Clear Drains: If you have drains near your home or within your yard, it is advisable to clear them in advance of any rain event and check them periodically for debris accumulation to keep them flowing at full capacity. 
   

• Clear pop-ups: If applicable, you may also want to check and clear your gutter pop-up drains at the street, in rear yards, etc., as needed.  
   

• Secure exterior items: In the event of high winds, please secure exterior furniture, umbrellas, trash, decorative items, etc. to help avoid the chance that they could become projectiles. If you are in a condo or high rise, you may want to bring your furniture off your lanais. 
   

• Drainage: Additional drain time and standing water are to be expected with tropical storm conditions. Once the rain abates, this water should be absorbed through the overall stormwater system. The stormwater ponds and tributaries will collect the stormwater runoff, and it will take time for the water to drain from localized areas and then be absorbed. Many areas may experience localized flooding.
   

• Water: Avoid standing water on roads, and do not attempt to cross flooded roadways by vehicle or on foot since the depths and currents can be misleading and dangerous. Please be cautious at intersections and low points along the roads in your community.
   

• Emergency Kit: In the event of a storm, it is helpful to have emergency supplies such as flashlights, batteries, candles, canned food, water, cash, a first-aid kit, gas in your car, emergency phone numbers, etc.  Prepare your home and your family:  www.ready.gov
   

• Pool Closings: If conditions warrant, pool companies will close the pools and secure the furniture, umbrellas, etc. Please lower umbrellas after use, in any case.  If conditions warrant and the pool closes, staff will reopen as soon as possible; information will likely be emailed out. 
   

• Landscapers: Your neighborhood landscapers will provide clean-up information to the community managers after the situation is assessed (if applicable). Additional storm debris clean-up info will be sent out after the weekend if warranted. 
   

• Elevator(s): Elevator companies have been contacted and will take appropriate measures to secure the elevators for your Association.

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• Boats:  All boat owners should make proper arrangements to remove boats from marinas or properly secure them in advance of the storm.
   

• Corral Users:   Please properly tie down, secure, or remove anything that could become airborne during the storm. 
   

• Home Irrigation Systems:  All irrigation systems should be turned off until after the storm passes.
   

• Renters:  If you have renters leasing your property, please make sure that they receive copies of these emergency notices. Short-term renters (less than two weeks) must comply with mandatory evacuation issued by local municipalities.