Hurricane Awareness Memo

Hurricane Awareness Memo
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TO: General Membership
FROM: Gables Estates Club Board of Governors
SUBJECT: Hurricane Season 2010
DATE: May 18,2010
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Dear Club Member:
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 (AT&T/ 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.
SECURE DOORS:
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. Your
attention to security is greatly appreciated. Please report any and all suspicious activities to your security
staff immediately. Have a great and safe summer.