Subject: Patterson-Schwartz Severe Weather Advisory
From: "Brian Pomije" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:53:40 -0500 (CDT)

Please read this entire notice and take action as needed.

Please be advis=d that we will have severe weather in the area. While the exact path of th= storms has yet to be determined, it is highly likely that this area will =eceive heavy rains, flooding, and high winds. Some of the items below may =ot be applicable in the property you are currently leasing but please read=the entire notice.

BEFORE THE STORMS

Secure all outdoor furniture, grills, and decoration=. High winds can turn these items into dangerous projectiles that cause in=ury and property damage.

Clear leaves and debris from all exterior drains.=Check by exterior basement doors and window wells for drains you may not h=ve previously noticed. Make sure any downspout extensions are securely con=ected.

If you have a storm drain on your property, make sure=it is free and clear of debris. This can significantly reduce the chance o= flooding.

It is likely that there will be power outages. If the power is out, ple=se contact your electric provider directly.

If your property has well water, a power outage =ill also affect your ability to get water. It is wise to store water prior=to the storm for personal use and for flushing toilets. http://wtop.com/news/2013/07/water-shut-off-heres-how-to-flush-you=-toilet/

If your property has a sump pump, please make sure it is operatin= properly.

Tidy u= any items stored in basements and garages; elevate any items that could b= damaged by flooding. If you have items damaged due to flooding, you will =eed to make a claim on your renter's insurance.

Be prepared with emerge=cy food and supplies. Here are some helpful resources with more tips:

http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

http://www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/hurrica=e

DURING THE S=ORMS

If your property does=have roof leaks or flooding, please note that we may not be able to mak= any repairs until after the storm. Please take the following steps:

2. Contact any appropriate utility provider.
3. Contact=your Property Manager or, if it is after hours, call our emergency contrac=or, Fran Medori, at 302-229-4132. If you reach voicemail, please leave a c=ear message with the address, your name and contact information, and a des=ription of the issue.

4. Remove personal items from affected areas.

5.=If possible, use containers or rags to prevent additional damage.

AFTER THE STORM

Please walk the property inside and out, =ncluding basement, and report damages. Emailing your property manager phot=s of any items will greatly assist in the repair process and allow us to s=nd the appropriate contractor. We have water clean-up crews and emergency =ontractors on alert. We will handle all repairs in order of severity as qu=ckly as possible!

Please be safe.

Thank you,

Patterson-Schwar=z Property Management

302 234-5240

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