Hurricane Procedures & Polices
At Fiore at the Gardens, your safety is our top priority. Our Hurricane Policy and Procedures are designed to help residents stay informed and prepared before, during, and after a storm. Please review the guidelines carefully and take proactive steps to protect your home and neighbors throughout hurricane season.
Fiore’s Plan for Every Storm—So You’re Never Caught Off Guard
A hurricane watch is issued by the National Weather Service when hurricane conditions are possible in the area, but not yet imminent.
Living in South Florida means being prepared for hurricane season. This page outlines Fiore at the Gardens’ official hurricane policies and step-by-step procedures for residents and management—covering everything from early storm watches to post-storm recovery. Please take a few moments to review this important information so you know what to expect, what’s required, and how we work together to keep our community safe and secure.
🔗 Be Ready, Stay Informed 🚨
Hurricane Watch
A hurricane watch is issued by the National Weather Service when hurricane conditions are possible in the area, but not yet imminent. In the event of a hurricane watch;
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Management will send mass email to all unit owners and residents stating;
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Management will open all the hurricane shutter closets so residents may locate and prepare hurricane shutters for possible installation. PLEASE NOTE: Unit owners are solely responsible for the storage, maintenance, installation, and removal of all hurricane shutters.
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It is recommended that the shutters be stored in the unit.
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If storage in the hurricane storage close is preferred, it is required that all shutters be labeled on both sides with unit address.
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The Fiore at the Gardens Condominium Association or Fiore Management will take no responsibility for shutters stored in storage closets.
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Check batteries, flashlights, weather radios.
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Have an extra supply of drinking water.
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Bring all items in from balcony/patio.
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Hurricane watch has been posted by the National Weather Service.
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Management responsibilities to include:
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Management will ready hurricane shutters for common area buildings
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Management to contact vendors for possible hurricane cleanup and have then on standby
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Monitor the weather and news at least hourly
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Hurricane Watch
Management Responsibilities
Hurricane Watch
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Management will ready hurricane shutters for common area buildings
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Management to contact vendors for possible hurricane cleanup and have then on standby
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Monitor the weather and news at least hourly
Hurricane Warning
A hurricane warning will be issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) when the hurricane is expected to make a direct hit to the area within 24 to 36 hours.
IF YOU PLAN ON TRAVELING OR GOING AWAY DURING THE HURRICANE SEASON,
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ARRANGED FOR SOMEONE
TO PUT UP AND TAKE DOWN
THE HURRICANE SHUTTERS IN YOUR ABSENCE.
In the event of a hurricane warning;
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Management will send a mass email to all unit owners and residents based on the projected path and strength of the storm stating:
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Install your hurricane shutters NOW -- This is mandatory!
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(at the Board’s discretion based on Category of Storm).
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Any unit owner who fails to install their shutters at this time WILL BE FINED $100.00 PER DAY!
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Management to secure all loose items in common areas including pool furniture, outdoor tables and chairs, potted plants.
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Any balcony and patio furniture remaining must be removed Now. This is mandatory!
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Be prepared to help your neighbors.
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Monitor the weather and news at least hourly.
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Management’s responsibilities to include:
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Management to instruct residents to have shutters installed on all residential buildings.
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Management will employ the services of a third-party vendor (payable by Fiore), with terms at the discretion of the Board to ensure all common areas are completely shuttered and secured).
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Management to contact staff and have them report to the office.
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Management to secure all essential documents including:
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Insurance policies, inventories, contracts, As-Build Drawings, Minutes of Board Meetings, accounting records, bank accounts, records of units and unit owners and a vendor list.
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Management to maintain active communication with residents and staff.
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Contact vendors to arrange area cleanup.
Management Responsibilities
Hurricane Warning
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Management to instruct residents to have shutters installed on all residential buildings.
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Management will employ the services of a third-party vendor (payable by Fiore), with terms at the discretion of the Board to ensure all common areas are completely shuttered and secured).
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Management to contact staff and have them report to the office.
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Management to secure all essential documents including:
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Insurance policies, inventories, contracts, As-Build Drawings, Minutes of Board Meetings, accounting records, bank accounts, records of units and unit owners and a vendor list.
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Management to maintain active communication with residents and staff.
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Contact vendors to arrange area cleanup.
Post-Hurricane Procedures
Once the hurricane has passed and the wind speeds are below 35 miles per hour:
Provided power is available, management will send a mass email to all unit residents stating:
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The hurricane has passed, and all hurricane shutters must be removed within five days per Palm Beach Gardens City Ordinance Sec. 86-29. Hurricane Shutters.
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Failure to comply will result in a $100 fine per day.
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It is now okay to place items on balconies and patios.
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Report any roof or window leaks to management.
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Assess any unit damage and contact your insurance agent if you have suffered ANY damage to your interior.
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If there is no power, a door hanger will be placed on each unit with the same information.
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Management responsibilities to include:
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Survey the property and assess damage.
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Take photos and prepare first assessment report.
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Secure property from vandalism and looting.
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Contact vendors to remove storm debris to prevent accidents.
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Contact vendor (or staff) to remove hurricane shutters from all common area buildings.
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Secure building structure to mitigate further damage.
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Carry out immediate emergency/temporary repairs (after taking photos).
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Contact insurance agent to assess damages.
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Work with insurance agent to prepare insurance and liability claims (must be submitted within 60 days).
Residents Requiring Special Assistance:
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If you or someone in your household is elderly, disabled, medically dependent, has mobility limitations, relies on oxygen or other medical equipment, or may otherwise need assistance before, during, or after a hurricane, please contact the management office with this information as soon as possible.
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While the Association cannot provide medical care, transportation, or emergency services, maintaining a confidential list of residents with special needs allows management to better coordinate communications, welfare checks, and available resources when possible.
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Residents are also encouraged to have a personal emergency plan in place and to register with the appropriate county emergency management agencies if they require evacuation assistance or access to special needs shelters.
Management Responsibilities
Post-Hurricane Procedures
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Survey the property and assess damage.
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Take photos and prepare first assessment report.
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Secure property from vandalism and looting.
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Contact vendors to remove storm debris to prevent accidents.
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Contact vendor (or staff) to remove hurricane shutters from all common area buildings.
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Secure building structure to mitigate further damage.
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Carry out immediate emergency/temporary repairs (after taking photos).
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Contact insurance agent to assess damages.
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Work with insurance agent to prepare insurance and liability claims
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Which must be submitted within 60 days
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Property Manager:
Kathy Likowski
Managed Triton Property Management
(561) 776-6262