Hurricane Dorian Preparations

Hurricane Dorian is expected to make landfall sometime late Sunday or Monday. At this time, most hurricane models show landfall occurring between Central Florida and the Florida\Georgia line. Although still a few days away from landfall, we are still within the cone of uncertainty and therefore hope that our members are taking this storm seriously and have begun preparations to secure the homes.

During preparations, we are asking our members to please NOT place any bulk waste of any kind out in front of their homes. Anyone having any bulk trash outside their homes are asked to have it removed from their homes even if they have already called 311 for a bulk pickup. Hurricane Dorian is expected to be a Category 3 or 4 storm when it reaches Florida and any unsecured debris that is left outdoors could become a projectile. Anyone having any bulk waste will need to take that waste to the Sunset/Kendall Trash & Recycling center which is located at 8000 SW 107th Ave while it is still open.  Any member placing bulk waste in front or rear of their unit from Saturday, August 31st to Monday, September 2nd will have that bulk waste removed by the Association with the costs of removal charged to their account. Any member observing any illegal dumping within the community is asked to please Contact Us immediately. This is a safety concern which Association takes very seriously. Owners that are renting their units are asked to contact their tenants to ensure they comply with this request. Resident having any questions or concerns about issues that relate to the coming storm or need references for individuals that can assists them with storm preparations, please Contact Us.

Although Hurricane Dorian is not expected to make landfall in South Florida at this time, we are still within the cone of uncertainty. Should the storm track further south and make landfall in South Florida then Members of the Board will be on hand after the storm passes to check for any possible damage on the property and coordinate cleanup efforts in the community where necessary. Please keep a copy of our phone number found on our Contact Us page. In the event that you no longer have access to email, you may leave us voice mail or text us should you need to reach us after the storm.

This Tuesday's curbside garbage collection might be cancelled. Before placing your trash out on Monday night, please check with the MDC Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to make sure pickup hasn't been canceled. Please keep informed and up to date by periodically checking with Miami Dade County's EOC at: http://www.miamidade.gov/emergency. Miami Dade County Police will also posting updates on Nextdoor.com.

Stay safe and be prepared for Hurricane Dorian.
Please visit http://www.miamidade.gov/hurricane and review the Miami Dade County hurricane guide.

Secure Your Home

• Install hurricane shutters over windows and doors.
• Bring in all loose items left outside. Objects that are too big to bring in must be securely anchored. Large planters can be placed right next to the house.
• Take down hanging plants.
• Bring in or tie down all loose items from your yard, such as gazebos, umbrellas, patio furniture, toys, bicycles, grills and garbage cans.
• Residents should secure their green and blue trash/recycling container by placing them in their backyard or in their front patio if they have one.  Residents living in areas without easy access to their backyards should place these containers next to their unit's firewall.
• Close and secure shutters. If you do not have shutters, mount plywood across windows and sliding glass doors. DO NOT PLACE TAPE ON YOUR WINDOWS as this offers absolutely no protection and will be difficult to remove afterwards.
• Do not leave debris such as trimmings in the yard or along the street. The storm could turn these into missiles.
• Remove turbine vents on the roof and replace with metal caps.
• Take down satellite dishes and TV antennas that are secured against the fascia as this will tear up your roof if the winds are high enough.  It should not have been secured that way to begin with.
• Bring the pets indoors. They should be wearing identification and have a two-week supply of food.
• Park your car as close to the front of your home as possible. Avoid parking near trees.
• Fill your car's gas tank as soon as possible if you haven't done so already in case you have to leave in a hurry.
• By late Sunday or Monday evening, stay off the roads. It's too late to get supplies by that time, and you'll be competing with people trying evacuate to shelters.
• Conditions will deteriorate rapidly, sometimes hours before landfall, so get inside and be safe.