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hinder resident’s ability to evacuate. Some examples to look for are an area that has flooded in the past, as well as any ongoing construction. For high-rises and condo buildings, make sure you have an evacuation plan in place. Consider a generator for build- ings with common heat or even for a clubhouse, which can be used as a place of shelter if necessary. Familiarize yourself with munici- pal police, fire, EMS departments who should be familiar with your community and provide feedback for a natural disaster plan as well. These departments should have your contact information on file, be pro- vided with your evacuation plan as well as any special needs residents. Many municipalities use a reverse 911 service like Nixle to notify resi- dents of important matters via text or email. Make sure to sign up for this service and suggest your residents do as well. Lastly, I can’t stress how import- ant communicating with residents is. Communicate regularly, before disas- ters, during and after. It is extremely important to have current contact information for your residents as well to have a means to get that info out. Some effective options are email blasts, community websites, and reverse 911 services. By spending some time preparing now, your boards and the owners will be put at ease when it most matters. n

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