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Here are a few tips all of my property manager friends could use to keep your communities clean and safe during this incoming storm. Stay safe, friends!

🌪️ Tropical Storm Preparedness: Key Steps for Property Managers 🌧️ With a tropical storm approaching the Metro Atlanta area, it's crucial that property managers take proactive steps to prepare their communities for potential severe weather, including heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding. Here are a few best practices to help ensure your property and residents are ready: Secure Trash and Waste Areas: High winds can quickly turn unsecured trash bins and dumpsters into hazards. Ensure all waste containers are properly secured to prevent debris from blowing around. Communicate Early and Often with Residents: Before the storm, let your residents know about any changes to waste collection schedules. This will help manage expectations and prevent overflow issues. Prepare for Increased Waste: Due to the storm, residents may generate more waste while staying indoors. Consider providing extra bins or arranging for additional waste pickups if needed. Prevent Flooding Risks: Clear any trash or debris that could block drains or gutters, especially in low-lying areas prone to flooding. This will help keep your property safe from water damage. Plan for Post-Storm Cleanup: Once the storm has passed, make sure your team is ready to manage the extra waste and any bulk items needing removal. Planning will make the cleanup process smoother and quicker. The safety of your residents and property is the top priority during severe weather events. Preparing now will protect your property and provide peace of mind for your community. Stay safe, stay prepared, and don’t hesitate to contact your waste management provider if you need guidance on managing waste during the storm. For more information, click on our blog below. https://lnkd.in/gS-Tvc5T

🔍 Digest January 12, 2024 🟠#USA. Severe storm system, coastal flooding, damaging winds, nearly a million power outages from New England to the mid-Atlantic states, and the tragic loss of at least five lives. Since January 8, at least 23 tornadoes have been reported across Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Source (https://lnkd.in/eK_Td4qA)  🟠#USA. An incoming arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures to much of the nation, accompanied by a winter storm system. The forecasted snow could cover roughly 60 percent of the country at the same time. A powerful winter storm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights in Chicago. Source (https://lnkd.in/emFa66GM) | Source (https://lnkd.in/egZn5TgU) 🟠#Russia. A powerful snow cyclone isolates Sakhalin from the rest of the world. Planes cannot leave the island, roads are blocked, and ferry service is suspended. Dozens of vehicles are trapped in the snowstorm. A convoy of around 50 cars has been waiting for rescue for over 6 hours. Source (https://lnkd.in/eJAjEDkZ) 🟠#Japan. 215 dead, 28 missing in quake-hit Ishikawa prefecture. Source (https://lnkd.in/esUNuQvs) Disaster-related deaths from stress, poor sanitation at evacuation centers. Source (https://lnkd.in/e84tmgX3) Secondary evacuation underway for those who need special care in quake-hit areas. Source (https://lnkd.in/etN5KcJU) Economists: Quake will deal major blow to Japan's GDP. Source (https://lnkd.in/e6tu7_vU) 🟠#Indonesia. Abdulrachman Saleh airport temporarily closed as Mount Semeru erupts. Source (https://lnkd.in/eq9skapb) A residential area is flooded by water after heavy rain and the overflow of a river, in Dayeuhkolot of Bandung. Source (https://lnkd.in/e84wGiqS) 🟠#Mongolia. Four people, including two children, were found dead after being trapped in their car by heavy snow in eastern Mongolia. Heavy snow and blizzards are expected to hit large parts of the country in the coming days, with an average wind speed expected to reach 18 to 24 meters per second. Source (https://lnkd.in/ek5DR_rG) 🟠#NewZealand. Many New Zealanders are facing water restrictions due to dry conditions and high summer demand. Source (https://lnkd.in/eJURhGhe)

Tropical Storm Debby is centered over southeast Georgia, bringing heavy rain across coastal South Carolina. Flash flood warnings have been issued, including for the Charleston metro area. Safety Tips for Drivers: Avoid Flooded Roads: Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet, 12 inches can move a small car, and 18-24 inches can sweep away most trucks. Turn around, don’t drown! Check Conditions: Monitor weather updates and road conditions. If possible, delay travel until the storm passes. Drive Carefully: If you must drive, go slow, increase the following distance, and be prepared for slick roads and low visibility. Stay Connected: Keep your phone charged and check in with dispatch or loved ones. Park Safely: If conditions worsen, find a safe place to park away from trees, power lines, and low-lying areas. Safety first—better to wait it out than risk it. Stay safe! 🌪️💨 https://lnkd.in/giaxx87n

Heavy rain, flash flooding and severe weather threat will expand into the central Gulf Coast States, Tennessee Valley and parts of the Southeast on Wednesday, reaching into the Midwest, Ohio Valley and the East Coast by Thursday. Critical fire danger remains over the Texas Big Bend and Rio Grande Valley through this evening. A very active weather pattern is currently unfolding throughout much of the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley as numerous showers and thunderstorms impact the region, with several modes of hazardous weather possible. Ample atmospheric moisture content, nearby frontal boundaries, and a supportive upper level environment are expected to continue the threat of severe weather and flash flooding over the next few days. Through tonight, the bulk of the impactful weather is forecast to remain across the southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley, where many locations have already been dealing with soaking rain and intense thunderstorms over the last 12 hours or so. With more heavy rain on the way, numerous instances of flash flooding are likely overnight from east-central Texas to parts of western Mississippi. A Moderate Risk (level 3/4) of Excessive Rainfall remains in effect, as well as Flood Watches extending from Texas to Alabama. Additionally, thunderstorms will be capable of producing a few tornadoes, large to very large hail, and severe wind gusts. The disruptive weather is anticipated to expand eastward on Wednesday throughout the central Gulf Coast States, Tennessee Valley, and Southeast. Multiple rounds of strong thunderstorms could dump around 2 to 4 inches of rainfall over a relatively short time period from northeast Louisiana to southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. This has prompted the Moderate Risk of Excessive Rainfall to be extended into these regions on Wednesday. A Moderate Risk (level 4/5) for severe thunderstorms also exists on Wednesday from east-central Louisiana to southwest Mississippi, where the potential exists for several tornadoes (a few of which could be strong), and widespread damaging wind gusts. Residents and visitors are advised to have multiple ways to receive warnings and never drive through flooded roadways. This storm system is forecast to become better organized by the latter part of Wednesday and continue on a northeastward progression over the lower Great Lakes by Thursday night. Showers and thunderstorms will shift into the Ohio Valley, Southeast, and Mid-Atlantic, but should become more progressive in nature. The greatest threat for damaging wind gusts associated with strong thunderstorms on Thursday extends from the Carolinas to northern Florida, as well as the Ohio Valley. Heavy rain may also lead to scattered instances of flash flooding from the southern/central Appalachians to the northern Mid-Atlantic. Lastly, strong southerly flow along the East Coast could lead to gusty winds and coastal hazards from the Southe

There is a High Risk of Excessive Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding over parts of southern Florida for tonight... ...There are Severe weather concerns over portions of the Northern/Central High Plains as well as portions of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Friday... ...There are Excessive Heat Warnings/Watches and Advisories over Southern California, Southwest, Central Plains, and Southern High Plains... In Florida, ongoing rounds of thunderstorm activity are expected to continue through Friday before subsiding just in time for the weekend. A quasi-stationary surface front and upper trough axis swinging through the Gulf of Mexico/Southeast U.S. will continue focusing tropical moisture across the Florida peninsula over the next couple of days. Intense thunderstorms will occur tonight, when storms will bring several more inches of rainfall, in some cases, over the very saturated and vulnerable soils/surfaces and urban areas of southern Florida. There is now a High Risk (at least 70%) of Excessive Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding over parts of southern Florida, particularly along the I-75 corridor from Naples to Fort Lauderdale and down to Miami. There remains a Slight Risk (at least 15%) of Excessive Rainfall across the central-southern peninsula through Friday, with a Marginal Risk (at least 5%) in place through Saturday when conditions are likely to improve. A closed mid-level low will degrade into an open shortwave trough while it swings through the Southwest and Rockies this weekend. This shortwave feature will promote thunderstorm activity across the High Plains beginning Friday afternoon and continuing into the evening. The Storm Prediction Center issued a Slight Risk of Severe Thunderstorms (level 2/5) over parts of eastern Colorado, southwestern Nebraska and eastern Kansas. Scattered severe storms with large hail and severe wind gusts will be possible along the Front Range into the Central Plains Friday afternoon/evening. A complex of storms are expected to develop over western Pennsylvania Friday afternoon and propagate into the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Coast that evening. Tonight, convection is expected to flare up along a cold front pushing through the Midwest. Surface cyclogenesis along the front could promote enhanced hourly rainfall rates. Thus, a Slight Risk (at least 15%) of Excessive Rainfall leading to Flash Flooding is in effect for portions of the Midwest, from southeastern Iowa/northeastern Missouri across north-central Illinois and into northwestern Indiana. Totals of around an inch of rain are expected with isolated amounts closer to two inches possible in certain spots. Excessive Heat concerns will wane over the Southwest this weekend as the mid-level disturbance shifts into the Plains along with an upper ridge. The newly developing ridge over the Central U.S. will increase Excessive Heat threats across the eastern half of the country heading into next week.

With the start of hurricane season, it may be time to revise and/or update your inclement weather policy. Check out this recent post - "Storm Front Coming: Why You Need an Inclement Weather Policy" https://bit.ly/45dNAe5

🌪️ Storm Preparedness for Your IT Setup 🌪️ As hurricane season approaches, it's crucial to protect your IT infrastructure! 🌧️ Our latest article covers essential strategies to keep your tech safe during major storms: ✅ Conduct a risk assessment ✅ Implement robust backup solutions ✅ Invest in surge protection & UPS systems ✅ Elevate equipment and secure your space ✅ Facilitate remote work capabilities ✅ Establish clear communication protocols ✅ Form an emergency response team ✅ Review insurance coverage Don't wait for the storm to hit! Learn how to safeguard your business and ensure continuity in the face of severe weather. #StormPreparedness #ITSecurity #BusinessContinuity #HurricaneSeason #TechSafety https://lnkd.in/eqxwezep