Preparing Your Waterfront Condo For Next Hurricane Season

Posted by Scot Karp on Wednesday, October 21st, 2015 at 2:05pm.

People fortunate enough to reside in one of Boca Raton's luxury oceanfront condos can appreciate the unpredictable Florida weather. The end of hurricane season may be near, but it's never too soon to have your condo fully stocked and inspected before the next season approaches. Residents with Boca Raton beachfront real estate should have their property protected and insured in as far advance as possible. Proper preparation provides homeowners with peace of mind throughout the season.

With such valuable property, waterfront residents cannot rely on good fortune to safeguard their home. Hurricane shutters or shatter-free windows should be installed on all of the windows of your condo. The past few years have delivered relatively mild storms and most of Boca Raton has fared well, but you should not wait until a bad storm has developed to start your preparation for hurricanes.

Insuring Your Beachfront Condo

A Boca Raton Hurricane Waterfront condos are idyllic and the most sought after real estate in Boca Raton. The beautiful views the condos provide also offer less protection from high-wind storms and hurricanes.

Owners need to have their property inspected prior to hurricane season to ensure their home will be admissible in a claim should any new damage occur. This is called a pre-loss inspection and can be completed by the homeowner’s insurance provider. Residents should carefully review their insurance policy for inclusions, exclusions, property valuations and co-insurance responsibilities. Owners will also want to have completed any necessary property maintenance before summer begins. As hurricane season officially commences June 1st, the season can produce storms as early as May.

Building Your Hurricane Kit

Owners of beachfront luxury condos may want to head to the grocery store to stock up on all necessary items. Many Floridians wait until there is a warning to gather all of the supplies needed on their hurricane preparation list. Residents should prepare for the worst and expect power outages. Supplies that should be accessible in your hurricane emergency kit include:

  • Water
  • Non-perishable food
  • Flashlights and batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Battery-operated radio
  • Toiletries
  • Necessary medication
  • Spare set of clothing
  • Full tank of gas in vehicle
  • Hurricane escape route map

Owning an oceanfront condo in Boca Raton offers residents a front row view to nature’s greatest storms. With the proper preparation and due diligence, homeowners can rest easy during hurricane season.

Contact your real estate agent to learn more about protecting your waterfront property!

Scot Karp, Director
Ultraluxury Condominium Division
PREMIER ESTATE PROPERTIES
Boca Raton, Florida

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