Protect your home before the storm, so you can focus on your family when it arrives.

A hurricane can damage your home in hours, but preparing it starts long before the first rain bands arrive. From securing outdoor furniture to protecting important documents, a well-prepared home reduces risk, stress, and costly surprises.

The goal isn’t making your home hurricane-proof—it’s making it more resilient.

• wind
• rain
• flooding
• power outages
• falling trees
• flying debris

• patio furniture
• grills
• trash cans
• decorations
• potted plants
• boats
• trailers

Everything outside becomes a potential projectile.

• shutters
• impact windows
• garage doors
• entry doors
• seals

The garage door is one of the largest and most vulnerable openings on many homes.

• refrigerators
• freezers
• surge protection
• backup power
• battery stations
• generators

How much?

Where to store it?

Bathtub water?

Ice?

Coolers?

Cooking?

Insurance

Passports

Birth certificates

Photos

Cloud backups

USB drives

Move valuables

Charge devices

Laundry

Fill prescriptions

Cash

Pet supplies

Entertainment

Comfort items

• balconies
• elevators
• parking garages
• HOA rules
• higher-floor wind exposure
• evacuation timing

A simple routine before the storm:

• Walk the property.
• Check every room.
• Verify supplies.
• Charge everything.
• Secure the exterior.
• Review your plan.
• Stay informed.

Ready to put your plan into action?

→ View the Home Preparation Checklist