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VOL. 30 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2022
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 For Vendors
which you are separately responsible.
It is that time of year When a storm is threatening our area, securing your home
again, Hurricane season. transform the most benign item into a destructive missile, And Realtors
is key. Bring in any objects outside, hurricane winds can
The storm season spans the
months of June through causing damage to not only your property but your neighbors
November and we all need to as well. By Justin Mocha, Director of Security
be prepared. Before hurricane Make sure you have adequate amounts of non-perishable
season begins make sure to food, water and medicine on hand to last for several days. We’ve seen a lot of homes sold in Boca Pointe of late,
check your home owner’s If you plan to evacuate, secure your property and prepare which means we’re seeing a lot of associated vendor
insurance to see if coverage in advance providing enough time to arrive safely at your and realtor activity. The last thing we want to do is be a
is adequate. The following information provides a checklist destination prior to the storm’s arrival. Please be sure to hindrance to this process, but we would like to remind
for reviewing your policy and otherwise preparing yourself update your emergency contact information with the Boca everyone of some best practices and rules regarding
for the worst. During hurricane season, pay attention to the Pointe Master Association. vendors and realtors.
National Hurricane Center in Coral Gables or the National During a hurricane watch, the Community Association First and foremost, open access is not permitted at
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) either on will begin preparations to secure Association property. any Boca Pointe gate. This includes open access for an
your radio or the internet so that you will be aware of storms If a warning is issued, gatehouses will be secured and open house or other similar events. However, we do allow
and warned of their approach. After a storm occurs, refer to when the winds are increasing in force, the guards will be ‘open access’ to realtors (+ buyers) provided that:
these sources for pertinent information regarding appropriate dismissed. The gates will not be manned during a hurricane 1. a listing agreement has been filed with BPCA for
action to keep yourself and your family safe. and the gate arms will be removed. Once the storm passes, the relevant address and,
Before the Storm gates will be manned by supervisors until we can resume 2. prospective buyers enter property with a realtor who
Standard home owner’s policies do not cover flood normal staffing. Management will return to the property once has realtor credentials.
damage caused by rising water. If you live in a flood-prone the “all clear” has been given. The main takeaway being that prospective buyers
area you should contact your insurance agent to discuss After a storm, adhere to instructions from official sources. cannot enter Boca Pointe property without a realtor, and the
obtaining flood insurance. Normally there is a five-day Avoid electric shock, watch for trees that may have fallen on property must have an active listing agreement filed with
waiting period between the time flood insurance is issued powerlines or low hanging wires, etc. Use your phone for Boca Pointe Community Association in order to do so.
and the time coverage is in force. emergencies only. Check with your village/management company for any
Check your home owner’s policy for any windstorm Stay off the roads so that first responders may address additional restrictions your village may have regarding
exclusions, if you have any questions contact your agent. issues unencumbered. Utility service may be interrupted, realtor and buyer access to property.
Most companies will not accept new applications when a and we may be without water and sewer facilities for many If you are expecting adjusters, or any other vendors
“hurricane watch” is posted in your area. hours or days. entering your home during this process, ensure they are
Make sure you have adequate coverage, your home has most Be aware of official announcements from the National listed on the guest list. The listing agent for your property
likely increased in value over the past several years, you may Hurricane Center and local officials. MAY add vendors to the guest list provided that you
have made home improvements or purchased expensive items. If you have any suggestions for our staff at the Community indicate this when sending the listing agreement. This
Review your insurance policy carefully and be aware of your Association, please do not hesitate to contact me at Kathleen. authority will only last until either the home is sold or
coverage limits. Know what your policy does and does not cover. odonovan@fsresidential.com. until the listing agreement expires.
In general, we encourage residents to only list
From The Desk Of 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 might
Miracle Landing at PBI The patient, heroic be a pain to list your vendors each time you expect them—
efforts of both pilot and but this is the best practice for our security program to
Our community is incredibly grateful to the air traffic controller averted an function optimally.
controller who skillfully guided an individual with no piloting emergency from becoming Finally, BPCA must be informed when the home is sold, in
skills to a safe landing at Palm Beach International Airport. a disaster. a timely manner, so that we can update our records and ensure
The pilot of the single engine plane was incapacitated the new owner(s) do not have any issues entering property.
by a sudden medical emergency as the plane approached Learn About
the coast near Boca Raton.
The recordings of their conversation were calm and Scams
focused under harrowing circumstances. Please Help
Fortunately, the controller was also a flight instructor Palm Beach County
and quickly printed a picture of the cockpit to assist with Sheriff’s Office Volunteers
the landing. Against Scams Team (VAST) is urging residents to Summer is here! Time to declutter your closet!! The
be vigilant in protecting homeless shelters are accepting used clothing. Please
themselves against identity bring any clean, gently used clothing that you would
theft and scams. like to donate. The drop off location is at the BPCA
VAST offers community office located at 6909 SW 18th St., Suite A120 in the
presentations to educate Boardwalk shopping plaza. The donations are distributed
and inform residents on to local churches and homeless shelters. You can make
how to avoid scammers a difference to those less fortunate. We have received a
who prey on emotions and generous amount of donations recently and we want to
bank accounts. thank everyone for helping those in need.
Thank you!!
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