Steps Toward Emergency Preparedness By: Trish Kaplan, CCI (Hons), Administrator
we are continually provided opportunities to expand our study and training for the operations that we are engaged to do. Resident Records The heart wrenching search and rescue efforts for ‘ unaccounted for ’ persons, where investigators used property records, dispatch calls and interviews with survivors and relatives of the missing to learn who lived in the building and where they were at the time of the collapse, suggested that up - to - date data on the residents in the community might have been inadequate. The Condominium Act, 1998 does address some issues that might arise in such a case. Perhaps better record keeping and more importantly, follow up, is required to ensure that the response in an emergency can be swift and relieve undue distress for those who are suffering, as well as those who are attending to the extraordinary efforts that are involved in recovery operations. Section 46 of the Condominium Act, 1998 requires that: 1.Record of owners and mortgagees A corporation shall maintain the record required by subsection (3). 2015, c. 28, Sched. 1, s. 41. 2. Notice of Owner ’ s name and unit As soon as reasonably possible upon becoming an owner in a corporation and, in any event, no later than 30 days after becoming an owner in a corporation, the
There were many issues that came to light relative to the disastrous and tragic fall of the Surfside condominium building in Florida. Time, records and expertise will be essential in their search for answers to every question that arises during the investigation. Many circumstances of this catastrophic collapse of the building are different from those that might cause concern in our own communities, including regulations, inspections, reserve fund and building codes; and not the least of which would include climate and weather. The response to any circumstance revealing safety issues to any building wherever it may be located warrants immediate action to risk management. The significance of adherence, inspections, reporting and being vigilant is extensive. We were also reminded of our responsibilities as owners, directors and all those who live in and who provide services to be attentive to every facet of awareness to the care and safety in our units, buildings and properties. No one is exempt from following the best practises of safety standards and the corporation ’ s rules. It is shameful that such a horrific tragedy is the manner in which we learn to understand, improve and devise solutions that overcome adversity and promote even more safety awareness in our community, especially when
Trish Kaplan , CCI (Hon’s) is the current part-time Adminis- trator for the CCI-London and Area Chapter, also having served in the position from April 2003-September 2010 and was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from CCI Na- tional in November 2006. She served on the Board of Direc- tors from 2010 to 2015 when she returned as Administrator. Trish is also a former condo- minium manager.
CCI Review 2021/2022 —September 2021 - 19
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