November 2016 CT

FIRE DRILLS – Develop a plan for where you will go in the case of a fire. Who should be contact- ed? What medications will need to be replaced? Practice exiting your home quickly and make sure items and furniture do not block possible exits. IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE - Always call 911. Better safe than sorry. Don’t pour water on a grease fire. Douse it with baking soda or use your type ABC fire extinguisher. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL - After calling 911, management should be contacted. At that time, management will call the association’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster will quickly arrive at the community to meet with the owner /resident and management. Management takes the roll of the quar- terback and coordinates all parties involved. A restoration company is called; living arrangements may have to be made for the displaced. Neighbors need to be contacted and adjacent homes inspected. An alert to the owner and residents at large is sent out via email blast & one call system, which is like a reverse 911. The clean out and restoration of the home begins as soon as the Fire Marshal clears the home for re-entry. Depending on the severity, the rebuild could take many months. Homeowners should make sure they have insurance for relocations should a home become inhabitable. Incorporating these items into your life may save your life. n

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