b'Suncoast Review is the quarterlypublication of the SuncoastChapter of the CommunityAssociations Institute. For storyand photo submissions, pleasecontact the offices of SuncoastChapter CAI at 727.345.0165.www.SuncoastCAI.comStay connected with us on social Summer 2023VOL. 17 NO. 65media @SuncoastCAIAre You Ready For Hurricane Season?MOST PEOPLE DO NOT FOCUS ON DISASTER PLANNING UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS.FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGERS, BOARDS, AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS,PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY CAN RESPOND QUICKLY ANDRECOVER EFFICIENTLY AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER. Nomatterwhattypeofdisasteroccursenvironmental,socio-political,ortechnologicalcommunityleadersmustoverseeandleadtherecoveryprocess.Acomprehensiveand current disaster plan is crucial for communityresiliencyandsustainability.Commoncharacteristicsofcommunitiesthatrebound successfully from a major disaster include a strong desire to recover andrebuild, active networking with local agencies and resources, and a cadre oftrained community leaders.ConsiderwhathappenedinFloridafrom1992through2004,whenHurricanesAndrew, Opal, Erin, Charlie, and Wilma caused massive destruc-tion in many communitiesacrossthestate. Thesestormsreinforcedtheneedforstrongbuildingcodesandtheir enforcement,and they motivated associationleaders to review and revise pro-ceduresformaintainingcom-mon areas and facilities. Thesedisastersidentifiedgapsand NATURAL DISASTERSweaknessesinstateinsurance Every communitys naturallawsandcoveragerequire- disaster preparedness planments, which led to changes in should include: laws and regulations.Advance planning and drills Resident communicationRead our Feature, Planning For Disaster, beginning on page 8 of this issue and education of Suncoast Review. The resource and information is provided by the CommunityDisaster management teamAssociations Institute Foundation to help community association leaders prepare preparationfor natural disasters before and after the disaster occurs. The information provid-Response plansed includes best practices for preparing and responding that will facilitate effectiveRecovery and restorationactivitycommunity recovery. These practices were collected from association leaders whoFinancial recoveryhave experienced serious natural disasters or other emergencies, and can be mod-Long-term changeified to suit all communities regardless of type, size or location.'