Lessons Learned From Hurricane Ian & Previous Storms
Contributed by Becker Law, Shareholder Joseph E. Adams Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian was a historic storm that left a wide and substantial swath of damage across Southwest Florida. Here are a few important lessons learned, post-Ian as we move into the coming hurricane season: Flood Damage: A significant part of Ian’s damage resulted from rising water, […]
How to Communicate with Residents during an Emergency
Unforeseen emergencies can necessitate sudden plan alterations, the adoption of new safety measures, and even evacuation directives. Community association boards play a crucial role in safeguarding their communities, which is why it is essential to establish a comprehensive emergency plan capable of facilitating swift action in various scenarios, ranging from natural calamities to pandemics, that […]
Sea Level Rise Means More Flooding On The Horizon For Coastal Cities
The topic of sea level rise is being discussed in coastal cities across America. While there are certainly controversies about how fast and how much the sea level will rise, it is indisputable that the sea level is rising and impacting associations and their action plans as it relates to their residents’ property. Individual homeowners […]
Disaster Preparedness In An Inflation Cycle
By Brad Baecht and Carolina Serrano Community associations and their managers have become quite familiar with supply chain issues over the past few years, adapting by forward-purchasing disaster preparation and emergency supplies to ensure necessary items arrive on time. These days, inflation is adding even more urgency by driving up costs for everything from individual […]
The Use Of Drones In Associations: What You Need To Know
Every year, more people use drones for both commercial and recreational purposes. Although there are many advantages to using drones, many community association residents have become concerned about the possibility of drone-related disputes. Community Association boards can be proactive in adopting regulations for private use of drones and also association-use in order to ease residents’ […]