Hurricane Season Is Here: Prepare Today, Not Tomorrow

Hurricane season is underway, and now is the time to make sure you and your community are prepared.

For our community teams, preparation is one of the most important steps we can take to help protect our residents, properties, and operations before severe weather arrives. While every storm season is different, having a plan in place ahead of time can help reduce stress and improve response efforts when weather threats develop.

As you review your site’s emergency procedures and preparedness plans, we encourage you to explore the resources available through:

Ready.gov’s Emergency Preparedness Resources

The site offers practical guidance and tools for building an emergency preparedness plan, including:

• Building an emergency disaster kit
• Low and no cost preparedness tips
• Resources for people with disabilities
• Pet and animal preparedness
• Tips for helping children prepare for emergencies
• Business preparedness resources
• Emergency communication planning

Community Managers and site teams should take time now to review property-specific emergency procedures, ensure important contact information is up to date, and identify any supplies or resources that may be needed before a storm threatens the area.

Preparation is most effective when it happens before it is needed. We encourage all employees to familiarize themselves with these resources and make preparedness a priority throughout hurricane season.

Stay safe, stay informed, and thank you for your continued commitment to serving our communities!