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 🚨

Management will send mass email to all unit owners and residents stating;

Hurricane watch has been posted by the National Weather Service.
Bring all items in from balcony/patio.
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.
It is recommended that the shutters be stored in the unit.
- If storage in the hurricane storage close is preferred, it is required that all shutters be labeled on both sides with unit address.
The Fiore at the Gardens Condominium Association or Fiore Management will take no responsibility for shutters stored in storage closets.
Check batteries, flashlights, weather radios.
Have an extra supply of drinking water.

Hurricane Watch

Management Responsibilities
Hurricane Watch

Management will ready hurricane shutters for common area buildings
Management to contact vendors for possible hurricane cleanup and have then on standby
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;

Management will send a mass email to all unit owners and residents based on the projected path and strength of the storm stating:
- Install your hurricane shutters NOW (at the Board’s discretion based on Category of Storm) -- >This is mandatory!
- Any unit owner who fails to install their shutters at this time WILL BE FINED $100.00 PER DAY!
- Management to secure all loose items in common areas including pool furniture, outdoor tables and chairs, potted plants.
- Any balcony and patio furniture remaining must be removed Now! --> This is mandatory!
- Be prepared to help your neighbors.
- Monitor the weather and news at least hourly.

Management Responsibilities
Hurricane Warning

Management to instruct residents to have shutters installed on all residential buildings.
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).
Management to contact staff and have them report to the office.
Management to secure all essential documents including:
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.
Management to maintain active communication with residents and staff.
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:

Report any roof or window leaks to management.
Assess any unit damage and contact your insurance agent if you have suffered ANY damage to your interior.
- If there is no power, a door hanger will be placed on each unit with the same information.
It is now okay to place items on balconies and patios.
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. Failure to comply will result in a $100 fine per day.

Management Responsibilities
Post-Hurricane Procedures

Survey the property and assess damage.
Take photos and prepare first assessment report.
Secure property from vandalism and looting.
Contact vendors to remove storm debris to prevent accidents.
Contact vendor (or staff) to remove hurricane shutters from all common area buildings.
Secure building structure to mitigate further damage.
Carry out immediate emergency/temporary repairs (after taking photos).
Contact insurance agent to assess damages.
Work with insurance agent to prepare insurance and liability claims
- Which must be submitted within 60 days