Unprecedented wildfires brought sudden devastation and loss to Southern California in January. As wildfire recovery efforts begin, community association leaders need to consider what immediate actions to take while also ensuring they align with governing documents. They also need to be prepared to work with insurance providers and handle resident requests.
September marks National Preparedness Month and serves as a reminder that timely preparation for natural disasters will help keep communities and families safe. Community associations should adopt comprehensive plans to prepare for, respond to, and recover from hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other natural disasters. They also should educate their homeowners.
Disaster recovery efforts can be complicated even without a challenging insurance market. Valencia on the Gulf, a condominium community nestled on the normally picturesque beach in Venice, Fla., was among the many neighborhoods that got hammered by Hurricane Ian. Under the leadership of its community manager, Valencia is well on its way to recovery.
