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Greetings!
 It's hard to believe that in just a few short weeks hurricane season will be upon us. Those of us who've been in the area for many years know that hurricane season is a time to be prepared, whether you think there will be a big storm or not. As part of the Seacrest Services family of clients you can rest easy knowing that our team of professionals will have you covered this season. We've got an immense amount of experience in not only hurricane preparedness, but also in managing, preparing, and caring for a property before and after any emergency. In addition to hurricane and emergency preparedness, Seacrest Services offers a number of valuable services to our clients. We encourage you do some research and learn more about the ways we can help you. As always, we thank you for your continued trust in Seacrest Services and we look forward to a great summer!Paul Licata
Director of Business Development
Seacrest Services
561-697-4990
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"Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy."
-Bill Proenza, Director of the National Hurricane Center
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Ask the Expert:
Goede & Adamczyk, PLLC
Attorneys at Law
Q. Our condominium association is faced with a dilemma regarding hurricane shutters. In your experience, is it better to have the association take responsibility for installing and maintaining shutters, or should this responsibility be put on the individual unit owners?
A. This is a case-by-case decision for each association. First, the board should have its legal counsel review the condominium documents to determine if the responsibility for hurricane shutters lies with the association or with the individual unit owners. If the shutters are the responsibility of the association, the association should develop a plan for the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of the shutters. Further, in this scenario the association can go ahead and install hurricane shutters, impact glass or other code-compliant windows without a vote of the owners, and the cost of the installation will be a common expense. On the other hand, if the individual unit owners are responsible for hurricane protection, the association would need approval from a majority of the owners in order to install shutters or other protection. In a community with a large number of multistory buildings, it is probably better for the association to accept responsibility and seek a vote for installation of uniform shutters for protection of the buildings and its residents. With respect to installation by unit owners, the board must adopt hurricane shutter specifications for each building within each condominium. The board should consult with its property manager and attorney if there is confusion in this area.
Mark Adamczyk an attorney with Goede, Adamczyk & DeBoest, PLLC is a regular contributor to the Seacrest Services newsletter. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers and Miami, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning, and business law.
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Seacrest Helps You Prepare For Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is a time in Florida when everyone is on edge waiting to see if we will have a storm this season that will cause us damage. But, even if there is not what we would consider a large storm, we need to be prepared for the damage that even a large amount of rain can do to our communities. Remember the massive flooding we had with the storm that didn't even hit us last year! Since flooding is a big concern in South Florida, we've compiled a list of a few things you can do now to prepare early so if we do get a storm, we know that we'll be ready for any flooding that may come along with it.
- Learn the elevation level of your property and whether the land is flood-prone. This will help you know how your property will be affected when storm surge or tidal flooding are forecasted.
- If you are in a flood prone area, it might be smart to place your water heater, washer and dryer, and other large appliances 12 inches above your home's projected flood elevation.
- If you are in an evacuation zone, research what your evacuation plan will be. Know where you are going and your exit route should an evacuation notice be issued.
-Reinforce your garage doors; if wind or water enters a garage it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage.
-Clear debris from gutters and downspouts. This will help to move the water along and attempt to keep it from entering your property.
- Notify community residents of the basic supply kit they should have on hand. Even if there is not a large storm coming, there is still a chance you could be stranded inside for a few days. For convenience, we've created a checklist to guide you.
-Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
-Gather insurance and all property information to have on hand for claims.
-Speak to your property manager about a priority emergency response agreement with a reputable restoration company. This will help to expedite the repair process and reduce price gouging after the storm.
If you need any help preparing for hurricane season, give us a call at (561) 697-4990. Seacrest Services can help you be sure you are ready!
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Seacrest Landscape Tip:
 With all of your Spring gardening you are likely looking for the best way to prevent weeds from taking over the beautiful flowers you've just planted. We've found that mulch is great in your landscape and planting beds for weed suppression. It helps to keep the weeds from growing and thriving and is also a great way to hold in moisture, moderate soil temperature, and add nutrients to the soil as the mulch breaks down. Plus, it looks great!
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Pest Control Tip:
We love springtime for the afternoon rains and the beautiful flowers they produce in our gardens from the moisture. But, with the rains, there are also a number of pests such as spiders, aphids, wasps, ants, fleas, ticks, and pantry pests that thrive in moist conditions. To combat the pest problem, try to monitor the amount of moisture in your gardens (too moist is a breeding ground for pests), increase ventilation, replace decayed wood with pressure treated wood or mulch, and add crushed rock. Be sure to stay on top of any pest problems. If not, it can get out of hand fast.
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Seacrest in the community:
We are proud to announce we have been selected as #3 on the South Florida Business Journal's list of top Landscaping Companies in South Florida! A heartfelt thank you to all of our team members and clients for helping us to achieve this honor. We look forward to another great year!
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