October 1, 2022
Dear PIYC Members,
Today will be our third day since Hurricane Ian.
Over the past two days, our focus has been on assessing the damage, taking any measures necessary to prevent further loss, and initiating immediate action steps to begin recovery.
In short summary:
- Claims have been initiated with all of our carriers and adjusters are on their way to our area. I expect them to start visiting the property today.
- Jake and I have been in contact with our partners in the Marine industry to start securing contractors and equipment that can assist with recovery. They started moving vessels yesterday that are on land and will begin providing quotes for vessels that are currently stable, but will need professional assistance or special equipment. I will be communicating more on this in coming days.
- A rep from Bellingham Docks has been out to do a preliminary assessment of our floating docks. They will be out to secure them to prevent further damage as soon as possible.
- Dedicated members of our Club Staff were in today to begin the difficult process of clearing out our loading dock and lower level.
- We have been aggressively working to secure vendor support, equipment, and resources to maximize the timeliness and success of our recovery efforts. I am happy with our progress and network of professional partners. The responsiveness has been so encouraging.
- Our landscaping service has been on site clearing debris.
We are hampered by a lack of reliable cell service and internet access, but I am thankful to Commodore and others who have been assisting from areas with better service. It is still difficult to get gas and driving has been challenging due to lack of signals and debris in area.
I am working with Commodore on our longer term plans, but in the next 48 hours, we will be working to:
- Get 100% accountability of our Club staff and a better understanding of their situation. As our circle of communication expands, I’m hearing encouraging reports, but we will be validating this today.
- Complete a more detailed audit of vessels in the Marina.
- Continue to engage with vendors on proposals for vessel recovery. I will be working with our Marina Committee to send more detailed information regarding vessel recovery in the coming days. If you have a vessel in the Marina that is not safely situated, we are working to ensure we have contractors and equipment available to safely address this.
- Re-establish internet and water at the Club so we can resume administrative and recovery operations out of our facility.
- Continue to remove items from our lower level.
- Begin to recover furniture and other equipment that washed to other areas of the island.
The Master Association is working to remove the mud that has been hampering some recovery although the situation is improving as it dries.
Once we have reliable internet, we will begin to post the pictures and videos we have available.
Finally, I implore everyone to stay off the docks. Access to the floating docks is very difficult and the stability of many lifts is compromised. This is a dangerous situation and many of these boats need to be addressed by professionals with the right equipment. We are working hard to make that available.
Thank you so much for the words of support. This has been a heartbreaking few days, but I have been so greatly cheered by our Members and our amazing staff that has been remarkably resilient. We got an incredible amount done yesterday and it is a testament to their dedication and enthusiasm.
Ali Feezor
General Manager
Pelican Isle Yacht Club
239.566.1606 l ali@piyc.ne
