 | | What are the most important steps property managers and residents should take to prepare their buildings and communities during hurricane season? MHO works with Partnership Property Management (PPM) to manage all affordable housing properties. Before a storm hits, property managers and residents work together to ensure all property items are secure. PPM works to maintain the property and inspect areas that could cause damage, including inspecting roofs, windows, and doors for vulnerabilities, and ensuring emergency supplies such as water, non-perishable food, and first-aid kits are stocked and accessible to all residents. PPM also establishes clear communication systems, keeps resident contact lists updated, outlines evacuation routes, designates safe shelter areas, and reviews emergency plans with residents. Residents prepare their individual units by storing or securing outdoor belongings, safeguarding important documents, charging devices, and stocking their own emergency supplies, including water, food, and an emergency kit. They stay informed through official weather updates, follow community safety instructions, and are ready to evacuate if directed by the property manager or an official with the city, county, or state. All residents are encouraged to take proactive measures to protect themselves and their families, including evacuation if they feel that is necessary. By taking these proactive measures, both property managers and residents can reduce risks, protect lives, and speed up recovery after the storm. If able, both residents and the property manager should check in on elderly, disabled, or vulnerable residents before and after the storm. MHO supports both PPM and residents to ensure they have what they need to prepare for any storm.
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