General Information
When the United States Hurricane Center issues a Hurricane Warning, the building will close well in advance of the condition becoming dangerous. The Property Management Office will request all Tenants to secure their offices and leave the premises.
When a hurricane warning has been issued, it is the utmost importance that all precautionary measures and actions are taken immediately for the protection of life and property.
Procedure
- Keep abreast of weather conditions via radio or television.
- Remove all papers, pictures, plaques, hanging objects, desktop items, and other loose objects from perimeter offices and store in interior rooms.
- Close all doors of perimeter offices. If time permits, close all drapes and blinds.
- LEAVE ALL INTERIOR DOORS OPEN in order to prevent atmospheric pressure problems.
- Move all expensive equipment and important documents to interior rooms.
- Notify the alarm company (if your company has one) of the probability of a power outage during the storm.
- Report all flooding, leaks, fires and structural damage to the Security Desk as soon as possible.
- Notify the Security Desk if your company chooses to close and leave the building.
Hurricane Preparedness Checklist
- Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
- Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
— non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
— foods for infants or the elderly
— snack foods
— non-electric can opener. - Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
- First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
- Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
- Flashlight / Batteries
- Radio - Battery operated and NOAA weather radio
- Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra battery and a traditional (not cordless) telephone set
- Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods
- Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resalable plastic bag
— insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. - Vehicle fuel tanks filled
- Pet care items
— proper identification / immunization records / medications
— ample supply of food and water