Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00 am ET
The Tropical Storm Warning has been lifted for South Palm Beach County and Sinai Residences. We are pleased to share our community is safe and our doors are unlocked and open for site visits!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:30 am ET
Update from Sinai Residences President & CEO
As we brace for the impact of Tropical Storm Milton, Sinai Residences shares important information regarding our preparations and the storm’s forecast. Governor DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 35 counties, including Palm Beach County, as the storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane before making landfall this week.
The current forecast predicts that Milton will move eastward across the Gulf of Mexico, reaching the west coast of the Florida Peninsula mid-week. For Palm Beach County, we can expect:
- Strong Winds: Sustained winds of 40-60 mph, with gusts potentially reaching higher levels.
- Heavy Rainfall: Anticipated rainfall amounts of 3-5 inches, with localized areas possibly receiving more, increasing the risk of flash, urban, and areal flooding.
- Storm Surge: Coastal areas may experience storm surge, impacting low-lying regions. (National Hurricane Center advisory, 4:00 AM on Sunday, Oct. 6)
At Sinai Residences, we are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our residents, community, and staff. Our management and staff will remain onsite throughout the storm. Here are some of the actions we are implementing and recommending:
- Medication: Independent Living residents are encouraged to have at least seven days’ worth of medications on hand. For transportation to the pharmacy, please contact our team as soon as possible.
- Medical Supplies: Extra oxygen, medications, and supplies have been ordered for the Health Center residents and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) as permitted in Independent Living.
- Food and Water Supply: We will maintain more than seven days of food and water. Residents are welcome and encouraged to maintain their food and water as desired.
- Furniture Management: Our maintenance team will bring all furniture from resident patios indoors on Monday. If you are able, please help by bringing in any light items from your patio.
- Generator Preparations: We are testing all generators and ensuring they are fueled.
- Fleet Vehicle Readiness: We will fill gas tanks for all fleet vehicles.
- Staff Coordination: A list of team members who will work before, during, and after the storm has been secured. We will be fully staffed during and after the storm.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and take additional precautions as necessary. Please stay tuned for further updates, and do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
Sincerely,
| Rachel Blumberg Sinai Residences President and Chief Executive Officer |
