Hurricane Matthew update

International Village owners and residents can breathe a big sigh of relief after Thursday’s close call with Hurricane Matthew. South Florida dodged a major bullet, with the eye of the storm remaining well offshore to the east as it continued moving north. Friday morning we did a complete inspection of the entire property and no damage was reported.

A big thank you to our maintenance, security and office staff for all their hard work preparing for the storm as well as to all the owners and residents who did their part by securing their properties.

Thank God our community was spared once again, but hurricane season isn’t over yet so let’s continue paying attention to the weather and taking official storm warnings seriously, because it’s always better to be safe than sorry.

John Labriola
International Village President

Hurricane Matthew alert

Dear International Village owners and residents:

As South Florida braces for possible impact from Hurricane Matthew, we urge everyone to take all the necessary precautions to protect your own safety and property and that of your neighbors.  

Notices have been posted in all the buildings reminding residents to park their cars away from trees and to remove all unsecured objects from their balconies and patio areas and bring them indoors – including chairs, plants, etc., so that they don’t become dangerous projectiles in the event of high winds. If you are out of town but someone has access to your unit, or if you have a tenant, please ask them to secure your property for you.

Our maintenance crew has been working to secure the common areas, including securing the pool area and tennis courts as well as ensuring that drains and gutters are clear of leaves to allow for proper drainage. But we need all owners and residents to do their part as well. Be responsible by following the above precautions, stay tuned to the forecasts, and stock up on water and batteries. You're also encouraged to check out the Broward County Hurricane Guide at www.broward.org/hurricane/Pages/DefaultEvent.aspx

Just because we haven’t gotten hit in more than 10 years doesn’t mean we are immune. So please get prepared and let’s all stay safe.

Thank you,

John Labriola

International Village President