Photograph the condition of your home and items stored inside and outside of your property before the hurricane.
Build your Emergency Go Kits with 3 to 14 days’ worth of supplies per person.
Have enough critical supplies such as medication, baby products and pet food.
Make power outage preparation plans. Charge cell phones and purchase backup charging devices to power electronics.
Bring in lawn furniture or other outdoor items not tied down that could become airborne.
Remove tents, blow up pools and any other miscellaneous items stored outdoors and on balconies that can become projectiles.
Repair or replace broken or damaged fences.
Declutter drains and gutters.
Inspect the roof for loose tiles, shingles or debris. Secure roof tarps.
Trailer boats should be removed from the water and securely stored at least 48 hours before a hurricane is expected to make landfall. Moor the boat in a previously identified safe are
Fill your vehicle with gas and safely store gas to operate your residential generator.
Check on neighbors who might need information or assistance.