FAL L / WINT E R 2 0 2 0 I S S U E
THE
BEACON A CHAPTER OF THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS INSTITUTE (CAI)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS:
Planning for the Unexpected
T
he year 2020 has proven that everyone should prepare for the unexpected. Most communities already understand that emergencies happen. However, creating a plan for these emergencies is often neglected. While we all hope that the need for an emergency plan never arises, having one on hand is imperative. Will you remember all the steps to take should an emergency arise? Will you be able to remember everything that occurred during the incident? An emergency is a disturbance that was unexpected and causes property damage and/or
displacement of residents. Examples include fire, flood, storm damage and mold. At the time of a disaster, you are faced with situations that can impede your ability to handle this situation effectively. During this time, you are responsible for protecting and preventing loss of life, protecting the health and wellness of residents and employees, protecting the physical asset of your property, and projecting a professional image to your residents and community. Having a plan on hand will help work through these steps. With many steps to take during an emergency, referring to a manual will help guide you through the process. This manual should be kept in multiple places (corporate office, manager’s office, leasing office) and stored in multiple formats (flash drive, hard drive, cloud) to ensure it is always available.
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2020 PLATINUM SPONSORS Atlantic Maintenance Group, LLC CIT Hann & Hann Construction Services Minkoff Company, Inc. Nagle & Zaller, P.C. Palmer Brothers Painting & General Contracting RoofPro, LLC S&K Roofing, Siding, & Windows, Inc. Simmerer Insurance S OĚ„Litude Lake Management
Structural Restoration Services, Inc. The Falcon Group Tidewater Property Management, AAMC Weaver Bros. Insurance Associates, Inc.
2020 GOLD SPONSORS BB&T Association Services now Truist Becht Engineering BT, Inc. Condominium Venture, Inc., AAMC North Arundel Contracting Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP
2020 EDUCATION SPONSORS Acadia Windows & Doors, LLC Atlantic Maintenance Group, LLC DoodyCalls Pet Waste Removal North Arundel Contracting Pro Painting & Contracting RoofPro, LLC The Falcon Group
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