Hurricane Preparedness

Boat Owners:

Once the National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for our area we strongly recommend the following actions be taken by you:

• React immediately to secure your vessel.  Don’t wait until the last minute.
• Please inform the office should you decide to leave the marina.
• All dock lines should be a minimum of ½ nylon of good quality, good condition and preferably protected with chafing gear.  Spring lines should be added as well as doubling up all lines.  Always leave the bitter end of the line on the dock cleat so adjustments can be made from the pier if necessary.
• Dinghies should be removed from the docks or boats and taken home.
• All items on the dock must be taken home or stowed below decks.  Such as:  personal dock carts, bikes, ladder’s, steps, chairs, rugs/carpet and plants, etc….
• All canvas, sails and other loose gear should be removed and stowed.
• Sail boaters should consider removing their booms.
• Water hoses, power cords, and TV cables should be disconnected from pedestals and stowed below decks.
• Dock boxes can remain on piers if they are secured to the dock and locked.  Inspect fasteners to ensure they are in good condition.  Loose dock boxes should be taken home or stowed on your boat.
• Fill your fuel tanks, water tanks and fully charge your batteries.
• Photograph your boat for insurance purposes.

If you choose to keep your vessel at the marina and are considering moving to a larger or floating slip please call the office for availability before moving your boat.  Please remember you are solely responsible for any damage to the docks and/or other vessels as well as your own.  Don’t rely on marina personnel to secure your boat, as we will be very busy preparing the marina facility.  Within twelve hours of a hurricane strike, all water and power will be disconnected until after the storm has passed and the electric will not be turned on until it is determined to be safe to do so.

Feel free to contact your marina office with any questions/concerns or re-visit this website www.tyamarina.com.  For current hurricane information click on www.NOAA.GOV.