Update -- Oceanside II Thursday, Oct. 7

I visited the Oceanside II building today and talked to Cindy Flood - a resident, and Marian Ream - wife of the association president Chuck. Both indicated that good progress is being made, although there is a lot to do. One elevator is working, and there is power and water to all units.

The damage to the building seemed to be similar to what we experienced in Bldg. I, with the social room, lobby, and exercise rooms completely blown out by the storm surge. The north storage lockers were completely destroyed, and the south lockers were damaged by about 2 feet of water and sand. Everything will need to be removed from storage and the rooms rebuilt. Temporary walls are being put in place so that the office can be set up again by Monday. Contractors have been in and building supplies are being put in place so that reconstruction can begin soon.

The primary concern right now is clearing the grounds and pushing the sand from the parking lots and lawn back to the beach to reconstruct the dunes. We need to have protective dunes in place (for both buildings) before investing in repairs to the lobby level, or the first storm will flood the area again. Also critical for both buildings is to seal up the back walls on the lower level. Both buildings have a clear view of the beach from the lobby, and are exposed to the elements.

Chuck and Marian have sent out letters to all owners detailing progress. Marian also has an email address that you can reach her on. If you send her you're email address, she will create a master list to send out additional update information. Her address is marianream@aol.com.

Cindy and Ozine Hemperley have been working hard as volunteers to help with the recovery. Today they were checking the interior of all units to look for damage. If any issues are found, you will be notified. (If you don't hear anything -- that's a good thing!).

The following update comes from Cindy Flood:

We are making tremendous progress considering the fact that we lack a building manager. Chuck and Marian Ream are working very hard for us. Things have really turned around this week. If anyone wants info on Oceanside II, feel free to have them call me at 800-247-4862.

Regards,

Cindy Flood
cindyflood@earthlink.net