September 24, 2024
Good Morning Tortuga Club Owners.
The purpose of this email is to advise you that we are monitoring the weather very closely.
A tropical storm is developing in the Gulf of Mexico. It is strengthening and is predicted to become a hurricane. It will have an impact on Siesta Key, but more will be known in a day or two. As more information is available, we will communicate that to you. As of right now it appears there will be a substantial amount of rain with this storm.
We want to reassure you that ALL contractors onsite are monitoring and ensuring they get a plan of action in place if necessary.
Most likely the contractors will start to prepare tomorrow and will store any materials, secure the entire site and make sure that all units that are currently being worked on at this time are protected, boarded up and plastic protection applied.
If you have anything in your closed lanai, please move things away from the window and roll up any area rugs and place them away from the window.
Please make sure if you have an open balcony that everything is removed and stored in your unit. In a storm, anything can become a flying object and cause damage.
NOTE:
It is important for you to monitor the weather and always follow the clear direction of state and government officials when it comes to storms. If there is a mandatory evacuation, it is your responsibility to secure your unit and leave. If you have a vehicle in the garage, the vehicle is also your responsibility. The association holds no responsibility for vehicles parked in the garages.
If there is a mandatory evacuation, we will send out an email blast to notify all unit owners. If you choose to remain in your unit after a mandatory evacuation has been issued, the association will not be held responsible. (power outages, elevator shutdown, injuries, etc.) As you know, the bridges go up and emergency response teams may not be able to get out here. Safety first for all.
Windy.app is an application you can download to monitor the strength of the wind and path of a storm.
We will continue to monitor the weather and provide another update tomorrow.
Thank you.
Tom
It is officially Tropical Storm Helene.