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VOL. 29 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2021

From The Manager Best Practices

By Kathleen O’Donovan, Condominium residents should be aware of the coverage
General Manager you have through your COA and know the coverage for which For Vendors And
you are separately responsible.
It is that time of year When a storm is threatening our area, securing your home is
key. Bring in any objects outside, hurricane winds can transform
again, Hurricane season. the most benign item into a destructive missile, causing damage Realtors
The storm season spans the
months of June through to not only your property but your neighbors as well.
November and we all need to Make sure you have adequate amounts of non-perishable By Justin Mocha, Director of Security
be prepared. Before hurricane food, water and medicine on hand to last for several days.
season begins make sure to If you plan to evacuate, secure your property and prepare We’ve seen a lot of homes sold in Boca Pointe of
check your home owner’s in advance providing enough time to arrive safely at your late, which means we’re seeing a lot of associated
insurance to see if coverage destination prior to the storm’s arrival. vendor and realtor activity. The last thing we want to
is adequate. The following information provides a checklist During a hurricane watch, the Community Association will do is be a hindrance to this process, but we would like
for reviewing your policy and otherwise preparing yourself begin preparations to secure Association property. to remind everyone of some best practices and rules
for the worst. During hurricane season, pay attention to the If a warning is issued, gatehouses will be secured regarding vendors and realtors.
National Hurricane Center in Coral Gables or the National and when the winds are increasing in force, the guards First and foremost, open access is not permitted at
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) either on will be dismissed. The gates will not be manned during any Boca Pointe gate. This includes open access for an
your radio or the internet so that you will be aware of storms a hurricane and the gate arms will be removed. Once the open house or other similar events. However, we do
and warned of their approach. After a storm occurs, refer to storm passes, gates will be manned by supervisors until allow ‘open access’ to realtors (+ buyers) provided that:
these sources for pertinent information regarding appropriate we can resume normal staffing. Management will return 1. a listing agreement has been filed with BPCA
action to keep yourself and your family safe. to the property once the “all clear” has been given. for the relevant address and,
Before the Storm After a storm, adhere to instructions from official 2. prospective buyers enter property with a realtor
Standard home owner’s policies do not cover flood sources. Avoid electric shock, watch for trees that may have who has realtor credentials.
damage caused by rising water. If you live in a flood-prone fallen on powerlines or low hanging wires, etc. Use your The main takeaway being that prospective buyers
area you should contact your insurance agent to discuss phone for emergencies only. cannot enter Boca Pointe property without a realtor,
obtaining flood insurance. Normally there is a five-day Stay off the roads so that first responders may address issues and the property must have an active listing agreement
waiting period between the time flood insurance is issued unencumbered. Utility service may be interrupted, and we may filed with Boca Pointe Community Association in
and the time coverage is in force. be without water and sewer facilities for many hours or days. order to do so.
Check your home owner’s policy for any windstorm Be aware of official announcements from the National Check with your village/management company
exclusions, if you have any questions contact your agent. Hurricane Center and local officials. The Emergency Management for any additional restrictions your village may have
Most companies will not accept new applications when a Center will broadcast via: regarding realtor and buyer access to property.
“hurricane watch” is posted in your area. Radio WIRK/AM 1290 If you are expecting adjusters, or any other vendors
Make sure you have adequate coverage, your home has WJNO/AM 1230 entering your home during this process, ensure they
most likely increased in value over the past several years, Television Channels 5, 12 and 25 (on West Boca Cable are listed on the guest list. The listing agent for your
you may have made home improvements or purchased 5, 12 and 31) property MAY add vendors to the guest list provided
expensive items. Review your insurance policy carefully If you have any suggestions for our staff at the Community that you indicate this when sending the listing
and be aware of your coverage limits. Know what your Association, please do not hesitate to contact me at Kathleen. agreement. This authority will only last until either
policy does and does not cover. odonovan@fsresidential.com.  the home is sold or until the listing agreement expires.
In general, we encourage residents to only list
From The Desk Of Vice Mayor Weinroth vendors for the days they expect them on property. This
is especially true for short-term vendors like someone
giving an estimate or an adjuster. We understand it
The summer is upon us crews are actively out and about clearing drains but we might be a pain to list your vendors each time you
and with it brings hurricanes ask everyone to be proactive and make sure drains in your expect them—but this is the best practice for our
and the rainy season. While neighborhoods are free of litter and debris. security program to function optimally.
we hope for the best, we Additionally, there is still a major push to get everyone Finally, BPCA must be informed when the home
must all be prepared for the vaccinated. Consequently, the Health Care District’s mobile is sold, in a timely manner, so that we can update our
worst, so please take some units are now available for on-site vaccinations clinics for records and ensure the new owner(s) do not have any
time and review hurricane businesses. For more information, visit www.hcdpbc.org and issues entering property. 
preparedness plans. click the purple “Mobile Clinic Vaccination & Community
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