Hurricane season is coming. Are you prepared?
At Island Home and Estate Management, hurricane preparedness is a top priority for us and our clients. We know first-hand how damaging hurricanes can be for South Florida homeowners.
When those hurricane warnings go up, things can get serious fast.
Florida consistently experiences the highest number of hurricanes and, correspondingly, the costliest damage nationwide. For example, hurricane Ian caused losses of $112 billion.
Moreover, these risks are climbing — a study by CoreLogic predicts that losses could reach $585 billion due to continued coastal development and climate change impacts.
Storms aside, Florida is paradise. And with a little preparation and planning ahead of time, you can easily ensure your vacation home’s safety.
At Island Home and Estate Management, we want to make sure all our clients are fully prepared when hurricane season arrives. Here’s a list of essential tips for storm readiness. Ensuring that these measures are in place can minimize damage and ensure everyone's safety when a hurricane threatens South Florida. Our team can offer a helping hand with most of this emergency planning checklist.
The first step to ensure your vacation home’s safety is storm-proofing.
Carefully inspect windows, doors, roof, siding, and all other areas for any necessary repairs or reinforcements.
When you put Island Home & Estate Management in charge of your property, our team of experienced property managers will conduct a comprehensive pre-season inspection, identify any vulnerabilities or code violations, and oversee any necessary upgrades or installations.
We will also:
Electricity loss is almost guaranteed during hurricanes.
Have a professional generator installed with enough fuel capacity to power essential appliances and equipment for at least 5-7 days. You also need to provision for adequate fuel storage according to local fire codes and have a replenishment plan.
As your trusted estate managers, our team will:
Be prepared with at least a week’s worth of non-perishable food, drinking water, and supplies – this is a critical move in emergency planning.
It's not just your vacation home’s safety that you’re concerned with, but also the valuable possessions it houses.
Talk to everyone who uses your vacation home about emergency plans and exchange contact information.
Keep our team updated on all your emergency contacts and hurricane plans. We will be your communication lifeline before, during, and after the storm.
Monitor storm-tracking apps, local media, and emergency broadcasts. Sign up for community warning text alerts. Our team can handle monitoring storm forecasts and updates for you. We will communicate any important developments or recommendations.
Never ignore mandatory evacuation orders. Local officials issue notices based on the latest storm predictions and in your best interest. Know your zone, heed all warnings, and leave immediately when told to evacuate.
As your property management partner, we will monitor evacuation notices for your area closely and make sure you are informed of any orders to leave. Your safety is our top concern.
Following these comprehensive tips will provide greater peace of mind that you've done everything possible to be ready for these dangerous storms. We’ve been operating in Florida for over a decade, and we know from experience that with smart planning and vigilance, you can weather hurricanes safely and with little to no stress.
For over a decade, Island Home and Estate Management has been safeguarding vacation homes in South Florida and guiding clients through storm season.
Our operations cover Hutchinson Island, Jupiter Island, Jupiter, Tequesta, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Singer Island, West Palm, and Palm Beach Island.
To sum up, our team of experts will handle all your storm preparation needs such as:
We are committed to protecting what matters most – your loved ones, your property, and your peace of mind. Contact us to develop a plan together, before the storms come.
Island Home & Estate Management has a best-in-class team of professionals dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Each is skilled in their area of expertise and committed to the quality of their work. You can trust us to bring unmatched attention to detail and exceptional quality to projects and tasks of any size. Let us handle the details.