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By Rose Evans Good Preparation Key to Weathering Natural Disasters at SC Properties
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aving been in the retail property management business for 60 years,
and with a 12.5 million-s/f, 90- shopping-center portfolio, our firm has seen just about every- thing when it comes to natural disaster emergencies. So when a crisis arises, we know what to look for and what to do. Yet when it comes to effec- tively and efficiently handling a natural disaster at a retail – or other – property, being proactive is just as important as implementing an effective post-event response. Natural disasters typically arrive with little – or no – warning. Day-to-day measures can keep a property ready for whatever may come along, and responsible management in- volves looking for problems be- fore they happen. As a rule of thumb, a property’s manager should inspect a center on foot weekly, while communicating with tenants and contractors who can serve as eyes and ears
on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, regular in- spections during foul weather events can help identify and mitigate clogged drains, bro- ken downspouts, and ponding on roofs and parking lots. Semi-annual roof inspections serve to examine the condition of the roofing material, and ensure that the surface is clear of debris and that drains are open. These measures work to minimize damage common with heavy rain, hurricane conditions or winter storms. In the case of weather events that do have “lead time,” extra preparations can be valuable
as well. For example, for days in advance of Hurricane San- dy, forecasters talked about the storm’s potential impact in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania – where the majority of Levin’s shopping centers are located. We had time to inspect roof drains and flush them out. We assembled a network of roofing contrac- tors to be on standby, and had teams ready to help clear trees or provide other services. In terms of support, property managers and owners have ac- cess to great resources. Their own experience; standard continued on page A
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