Hurricane Resource Center

For Homeowners & Residents

• Secure patio furniture, decorations, grills and loose outdoor items.
• Charge phones and power banks; prepare flashlights, batteries and radios.
• Stock water, food, medications, first-aid items and pet supplies.
• Fuel vehicles and generators. Run generators outdoors, away from doors and windows.
• Know your evacuation zone, route, destination and family communication plan.
• Install approved storm shutters and protect openings when appropriate.

For Business Owners

• Back up computers, customer records, financial data and important files to a secure offsite location.
• Tell employees about closures, remote-work plans and emergency updates.
• Secure equipment, vehicles, signs, inventory, construction materials and documents.
• Identify critical operations and prepare a business continuity and reopening plan.
• Review commercial property, business income and flood insurance information.

Insurance Preparation

• Photograph or video the roof, exterior, rooms, contents, vehicles, equipment and inventory before damage.
• Save policy numbers, declarations pages, insurer claims numbers and contact details.
• Review hurricane deductibles and any separate flood policy.
• Store copies of key documents where you can access them if evacuated.