Suggested Preventative Tasks

Pre-Event Tasks – A Storm is on the way

When You Evacuate

After the Storm

Unit Owners (& CRT)

Photograph Your Home and Valuables. It is worthwhile for every unit owner or resident to photograph their condominium to memorialize all of the personal property within a unit. After a storm, this can be a helpful way to identify items that are missing or damaged. For unit owners with homeowner’s insurance, photographing the property (and valuable items in particular such as electronics) should make processing claims with their insurance companies much faster and easier. It is prudent to contact your insurance company and ask them what they would ideally like to see in the event of a major claim post hurricane. They can typically provide guidance on how to properly document your belongings.


  • Should you want to take this to the next step, make a spreadsheet listing all items in the home and list its value as best you can.

May 1 Pre-season – each year – Unit Owners

  • Check toilet, vanity, and kitchen sink shut off valves operate properly by cycling them all the way on and off.
  • Lift toilet tank lid to ensure the float is working properly and that the fill line is properly secured to the fill tube.
  • Inspect hoses to washing machine for cracks or leaks. We recommend braided stainless steel hoses if existing hoses are rubber.
  • Check to see if any sprinkler heads show signs of leakage or if there are any furnishings leaning or hanging from heads. There should never be anything near the sprinkler heads. Pay particular attention to any heads located in closets where applicable.
  • Check smoke detectors.

Nov 1 - Post Hurricane season – Unit Owners

  • Winter facility check - repeat May 1 inspection.
  • Pick up all items from the floors and store in drawers and closets.
  • Move furniture away from windows.
  • Close and lock your windows.
  • Bring inside any items you may have on balconies.
  • Turn refrigerator and freezer temperature gauges to maximum.
  • Open refrigerator and freezer only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
  • Refrigerator - Prior to vacating the property, you should consider taking or disposing of all perishable items in your refrigerator and place them in the dumpster/trash chute.
  • Unplug stereos, TVs, electronic equipment and lamps.
  • Pets - In the event that you evacuate, it is mandatory that you take all pets with you. No exceptions.
  • Computers and electronics - Back up computer data and take a copy with you. Remove your computer and other electronic equipment from the property. Store items off the floor in an interior room without windows.
  • Store water - Fill clean, airtight containers to store as much water as possible.
  • Protect important documents - Place your documents in waterproof containers and take with you.
  • Your vehicle - Check all fluids and tire pressures (including spare). Remove your vehicle from the property.
  • Have cash on hand.

Whenever a hurricane threatens Perdido, the Association will initiate its hurricane procedures. The property management and maintenance staff will be required to leave the island prior to the storm so you should not anticipate being able to communicate with the management office pending the storm impact. Also, many of the building life safety systems may be compromised in the event that the building loses power so remaining at the property during a mandatory evacuation is not recommended and may be dangerous.

It is critical that you monitor First Service Residential’s Web site and Mirabella’s CRT Web site, as well as bulletins issued by governmental authorities. When responding to any evacuation order, you should seek shelter outside of Perdido Key. Use your prearranged emergency plan.

Tell someone outside of the storm area (a family member or friend and the Association) where you are going, put that person’s name and contact information on your Owner/Resident Contact Form.

Evacuation Routes - Consult the following website:https://www.myescambia.com/docs/default-source/BeR...

The Management cannot assure the personal safety and well-being of any owner/resident who chooses to stay at the property. When an evacuation is ordered, you should do everything to comply with local authorities’ instructions.

Listen to local news media for up-to-the-minute information regarding medical help, food programs and general assistance.

Stay where you are if it is safe until Authorities give the "all-clear."

Monitor the First Services Residential website, www.fsresidential.com or your Mirabella CRT website located at www.mirabellaowners.com, and call the number provided for up-to-date information and status of the property.

For additional information on hurricanes and storm preparations, check the resources section of the Mirabella Storm Preparedness Plan.

It is imperative that you provide the on-site management office with updated contact information for you and your family. We request that you take a moment to go online and fill out the attached Owner/Resident Contact Form to ensure we will be able to contact you in the event of a disaster.

  • Keep in mind that First Services Residential will have an emergency phone line and web-site that will be available in the event of a disaster. Please keep this information handy: Mirabella Emergency : www.mirabellaowners.com
  • First Service Residential: 850-760-5082 www.fsresidential.com