b'FeatureContinued from previous pageOnceaccessisaccomplished,youwill need to assess the damage. This isbest done with the insurance adjuster,but they may not be immediately avail-able.Youandyourstaffshouldtakepicturesandvideoofallcommonpropertyandfurnishings,andofallof the visible damage. Remember thepowerisprobablystillgoingtobeout,soflashlightsorheadlightwillbe needed.Youwillalsoneedtomakesurethat all equipment is still disconnected.Youdonotwanttoloseeverythingfrom a power surge. REMINDER:not restart equip-ment before the systems have beeninspected by your professionalcontractors.Ifyourboardsetupaseparatebank account for funding deductiblesand insurance proceeds you can startdocumentingeveryexpensethatshouldbechargedtothataccount.RemembertoincreaseyourFidelityBond to cover insurance proceeds andspecial assessment amounts.Onceallofthedamagehasbeendocumented you may be contacted byyour association contractors to arrangeforemergencyclean-upsuchastreeand debris removal. Again, if you planned in advance,you may have first access to an equip-ment operator who can clear the sandfrom your parking lot to make roomforothernecessaryequipmentandprofessionals.Postdisasterwillbeoneofthehardestjobsyouhaveeverhad.However, planning before the disasterwill help you safely andproductivelyget through it.!For more information on preparing fornatural disasters and tracking severeweather, click this link:https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurri-canes/before.html10 - Suncoast Review Summer 2021 www.SuncoastCAI.com'