Exit Zero wrote:My post was not meant as a criticism but a sincere comment that the villa should have a simple list in place that informs renters of common precautions for a storm - considerably different than preparing for a Hurricane - which would likely include shutters - [ although I put my shutters on Sunday and glad I did] - and a complete removal of all deck furniture, plants moved to a more secure position, generator prep, water intrusion plan and things that a rental agencyshould likely be responsible for which would likely include evacuation of the villa either to a hotel or off- island.
Leaving umbrellas, plants, furniture, etc in place for a predicted 40mph sustained wind storm could easily escalate into broken windows or sliding glass doors and the rental agency or owner should inform a renter of the danger involved and a delineated list of simple precautions and some common sense preparations - TS Irene could have easily ramped up to Hurricane strength before arriving in the VI and because these systems can change direction and intensity very rapidly without much lead time or warning there is no advantage in waiting until the last second before securing easily windblown objects.
I do believe that a renter at the very least deserves a phone call from the owner or agency in the face of a storm like this weekends and that they should not be left to fend for themselves to try and figure these things out.
Thanks. Good info. I will be sure to ask our villa greeter for any such list.
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