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VOL. 32 NO. 6 www.seabreezepublications.com JUNE 2024

From The Manager

By April Narine, Check your homeowner’s policy for any windstorm dismissed. The gates will not be manned during a hurricane
LCAM General Manager exclusions if you have any questions contact your agent. and the gate arms will be removed.
Most companies will not accept new applications when a After a storm, adhere to instructions from official sources.
It is that time of year “hurricane watch” is posted in your area. Avoid electric shock, watch for trees that may have fallen on
again, Hurricane season. Make sure you have adequate coverage, your home has powerlines or low hanging wires, etc. Use your phone for
Hurricane season is from most likely increased in value over the past several years, you emergencies only.
June 1st to November may have made home improvements or purchased expensive Stay off the roads so that first responders may address
30th and we all need to be items. Review your insurance policy carefully and be aware issues unencumbered. Utility service may be interrupted,
prepared. Before hurricane of your coverage limits. Know what your policy does and and we may be electricity without water and sewer facilities
season begins make sure to does not cover. for many hours or days.
check your homeowner’s Condominium residents should be aware of the coverage Be aware of official announcements from the National
insurance to see if coverage you have through your COA and know the coverage for which Hurricane Center and local officials.
is adequate. The following information provides a checklist you are separately responsible. If you have any suggestions for our staff at the Community
for reviewing your policy and otherwise preparing yourself When a storm is threatening our area, securing your home is Association, please do not hesitate to contact me at april.
for the worst. During hurricane season, pay attention to the key. Bring in any objects outside, hurricane winds can transform narine@fsresidential.com. 
National Hurricane Center or the National Oceanic and the most benign item into a destructive missile, causing damage
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) either on your radio or to not only your property but your neighbors as well.
the internet so that you will be aware of storms and warned food, water and medicine on hand to last for several days. Save The Date
Make sure you have adequate amounts of non-perishable

of their approach. After a storm occurs, refer to these sources
for pertinent information regarding appropriate action to keep If you plan to evacuate, secure your property, and prepare
yourself and your family safe. in advance providing enough time to arrive safely at your Community Shred Event
Before the Storm destination prior to the storm’s arrival. Please be sure to
Standard homeowner’s policies do not cover flood damage update your emergency contact information with the Boca Our next community Shred Event will take place
caused by rising water. If you live in a flood-prone area, you Pointe Master Association. on Friday, July 12th from 10am-1pm.
should contact your insurance agent to discuss obtaining During a hurricane watch, the Community Association For everyone’s safety, this shred event will be
flood insurance. Normally there is a five-day waiting period will begin preparations to secure Association property. contactless. ALL DRIVERS ARE TO REMAIN
between the time flood insurance is issued and the time If a warning is issued, gatehouses will be secured and INSIDE THEIR VEHICLES. Please place shredding
coverage is in force. when the winds are increasing in force, the guards will be boxes/bags inside your trunk. When you pull up, please
pop your trunk and an attendant will remove the items.
From The Desk Of

Commissioner Marci Woodward

A Message from Marci Hurricane Resources

Last year, I had a blast As we head into the 2024 hurricane season (June 1st
showing Assistant County – November 30th), I want to remind all county residents
Administrator Todd of the importance of hurricane preparedness.
Bonlarron around some of Get informed and prepare with these resources:
my favorite places during my • PBC DART App: Download the PBC DART app The event will be held at The Club at Boca Pointe
Commissioner Spotlight. (Palm Beach County Disaster Awareness, Response (parking lot). For those residents that do not live on the
We visited Florida & Training) for vital information such as storm surge west side, you can enter into the main gate on Powerline
Atlantic University’s evacuation areas, flood zones, shelter locations, and even Road or through the gate on SW 18th St. and proceed to
basketball stadium, a beach locations of open gas stations and building supply stores the guest lane with photo ID. Please state that you are
park, and topped it off with a with generators during storms. attending the Shred Event for entry. Follow the signs
stop at Arun’s Indian Kitchen • AlertPBC: Sign up for AlertPBC, the county’s indicating where the MicroShred truck will be parked.
Taco Marsala – where I can Emergency Alert and Notification System. This system Please note: Paper only, 5 boxes or bags per household.
never resist their vegan tacos! It was a fun way for me to will notify you of imminent threats via text message, No plastic or metal, no media devices (hard drives, USB
share a slice of my life with you all. email, or phone call. drives), no x-rays, CD’s, DVD’s or cardboard.
Sadly, it was pre-Fritz era, but don’t worry, he’ll be Let MicroShred destroy your unwanted personal
stealing the spotlight next time for sure! Check it out at From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward documents safely and securely! 
discover.pbcgov.org. on page 3

Please Help

Now is the time to clean out your closets! The homeless shelters are accepting
used clothing. Please bring any clean, gently used clothing that you would like
to donate. The drop off location is at the BPCA office located at 6909 SW 18th
St., Suite A120 in the Boardwalk shopping plaza. The donations are distributed
to local churches and homeless shelters. Thank you for your generous donations
this past year! It is greatly appreciated! 