Hurricane Awareness
Here we are once again, hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and ends November 30th. Weather Experts are predicting a very active hurricane season again this year, although not as bad a pervious years. Please make sure our security staff has an updated Gables Estates Contact Form on file for your property. (You may obtain a form at either gatehouse.) This information is necessary to provide the optimum security during your absence (storms, business travels, vacations, etc.).
In the event a Hurricane Advisory is issued, the Homeowner’s Association has requested Wackenhut security to report loose objects not anchored or secured to the appropriate homeowner, to work closely with the City so that garbage and debris are removed prior to the arrival of the storm, and to contact construction personnel on site to request construction material be secured. Please notify Kathleen or Captain Urra at either gatehouse (Arvida 305-667-3604 or Casuarina 305-667-3295) to report loose objects, your assistance is greatly appreciated.The following are some helpful numbers for information and assistance:
1) Emergencies call 911
2) Special needs 305-460-5560
3) Electricity problems 305-442-8770 (FP&L)
4) Telephone line problems 611 or 305-780-2840 (BellSouth)
5) Coral Gables Citizen Information 305-460-5401
6) City Gas 305-693-4311
7) American Red Cross (Shelter Information) 305-644-1200
8) Wackenhut Station One 1-800-666-5808
Since Gables Estates is located in a flood zone, Coral Gables and Miami Dade County Zoning Boards recommend that all residents evacuate the area in the event of a Hurricane with a category of two or greater, winds reaching 96 miles per hour or above and a storm surge seven feet or higher.
Wackenhut Security and Coral Gables Police as well as all other emergency response personnel will evacuate the area during a mandated evacuation. Immediately following the mandatory evacuation/hurricane, Wackenhut officers will resume patrol and assist members whenever possible.
Any security related issues should be reported to Captain Urra for the Arvida side at 305-667-3604 or 305-667-3295 on Casuarina.
We know you have heard this before, but it is very important and bears repeating once again.
Please keep all doors to your home and vehicles locked. Please keep your security lights for your property and dock area on at night and do not leave your boat keys in the ignition. Please be safe this Hurricane Season.
