The short version
- Know who is responsible for what
- Triage and cover first
- Document building by building
- Communicate with owners clearly
Responsibility
Documents differ on who handles roofs: the association, individual owners or both. Check your governing documents and master policy before a storm, so you know who calls whom.
A board may need an emergency decision process.
Immediate response
Cover open roofs and protect buildings in order of need. Boards can authorize emergency spending within their rules and document the decision.
Ask your roofer to inspect all buildings.
Records
Photograph each building, record findings and keep invoices. Building-level records make insurance and later repairs easier.
Store them where more than one person can reach them.
Owner communication
Tell owners what is happening, how the roofs will be handled and what they need to do for interiors. Honest updates build trust.
Respond to questions quickly.
General information, not engineering, legal, insurance or safety advice. Roofs, policies and local requirements vary, and every situation should be judged on its own facts. If anyone is in danger, call emergency services first.
