How-To Series
Step-by-Step Guides for Hurricane Preparedness
Preparing for a hurricane doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our How-To Series will provide easy-to-follow tutorials covering every stage of preparedness, from building your first emergency kit and protecting your home to planning an evacuation and recovering after the storm. Each guide is designed to break complex topics into simple, actionable steps that anyone can follow.
Start With the Basics
New to hurricane preparedness?
Start here.
These videos will cover the fundamental steps every household should understand before hurricane season.
Topics will include:
- How to build your first hurricane emergency kit
- How much water to store
- How to build a hurricane food supply
- How to organize emergency supplies
- How to protect important documents
- How to create a family emergency plan
- How to prepare for several days without electricity
- How to receive emergency alerts
- How to prepare without spending a fortune
You do not have to prepare for everything at once.
Learn one skill. Complete one task. Move to the next.
Bug Out Bag How-To Videos
Build a Bag That Actually Works
A bug out bag should solve problems, not become a collection of survival gadgets.
Our videos will walk through building practical hurricane evacuation bags from the ground up.
Learn how to:
- Choose the right backpack
- Organize your bag
- Pack water and hydration supplies
- Select practical food
- Build a compact first-aid kit
- Add lighting and backup power
- Protect documents
- Pack clothing and rain protection
- Prepare medications
- Include communication equipment
- Adjust the bag for children or pets
- Control weight
We will also show complete loadouts so you can see where everything goes and why it is there.
Home Preparation How-To Videos
Prepare Your Home Before the Weather Deteriorates
The hours before a hurricane arrives can become chaotic.
These videos will demonstrate tasks you can complete well before conditions become dangerous.
Topics will include:
- How to create a home hurricane checklist
- How to secure outdoor furniture
- How to prepare windows and doors
- How to organize hurricane supplies
- How to prepare refrigerators and freezers
- How to store emergency water
- How to prepare for power outages
- How to safely use extension cords and backup power
- How to create a safe room
- How to prepare pets
- How to perform a final home walkthrough
The objective is to finish the important work before everyone else begins rushing to prepare.
Vehicle Preparation How-To Videos
Turn Your Vehicle Into Part of Your Preparedness System
Your vehicle may become one of your most important resources during an evacuation.
We’ll show you how to prepare it before hurricane traffic begins.
Learn how to:
- Perform a pre-evacuation vehicle inspection
- Check tires and your spare
- Prepare a roadside emergency kit
- Build a vehicle hurricane kit
- Organize equipment
- Carry emergency water and food
- Add backup charging
- Prepare navigation backups
- Store emergency fuel safely and legally
- Prepare for long traffic delays
- Pack efficiently for evacuation
- Perform a final departure check
A prepared vehicle gives you something extremely valuable during an emergency: Options!
Evacuation How-To Videos
Know What to Do Before It’s Time to Leave
Evacuation becomes much easier when the major decisions have already been made.
Our evacuation tutorials will cover:
- How to decide when to evacuate
- How to identify evacuation zones
- How to choose your destination
- How to plan primary and alternate routes
- How to monitor traffic
- How to find fuel
- How to locate shelters
- How to find pet-friendly lodging
- How to pack your vehicle
- How to travel during hurricane evacuations
- How to handle route changes
- How to communicate your plans to family
We will also use real evacuation routes and travel footage to show what these situations can actually look like.
Power & Blackout How-To Videos
Stay Operational When the Grid Goes Down
Hurricane power outages can last hours, days, or sometimes much longer.
We’ll demonstrate practical backup systems for different budgets and households.
Videos will cover:
- Power banks
- Portable power stations
- Solar charging
- Vehicle charging
- Emergency lighting
- Battery management
- Refrigerator and freezer planning
- Communication equipment
- Generator basics
- Generator safety
- Extension cord safety
- Calculating how much backup power you actually need
The goal isn’t to recreate the electrical grid.
It’s to keep the things that matter most operating.
Gear Demonstrations
See How It Works Before You Depend on It
Product specifications only tell part of the story.
We’ll demonstrate preparedness equipment so you can see how it actually works before deciding whether it belongs in your system.
That can include:
- Emergency radios
- Flashlights
- Lanterns
- Power stations
- Solar panels
- Water filters
- First-aid equipment
- Vehicle recovery equipment
- Navigation tools
- Backpacks
- Storage systems
- Communications equipment
When possible, equipment will be tested in realistic Florida conditions rather than simply demonstrated on a studio table.
After the Storm
Recovery Is Part of Preparedness
The How-To Series won’t stop when the hurricane passes.
Recovery videos will cover:
- How to determine when it is safe to return
- How to approach a damaged property
- How to document hurricane damage
- How to photograph damage for insurance
- How to safely begin cleanup
- How to identify common post-storm hazards
- How to deal with extended outages
- How to manage food after power loss
- How to help neighbors safely
- How to improve your preparedness system after the experience
Every storm teaches something.
The goal is to carry those lessons into the next hurricane season.
Watch. Do. Check It Off.
These aren’t videos designed only to be watched.
They’re designed to help you complete something.
Watch the tutorial.
Do the task.
Check it off your preparedness list.
Then move on to the next one.
Over time, those small actions become a complete hurricane preparedness system.
Fresh Updates to Help You Stay Ready
Latest Hurricane Preparedness Guides
New checklists, gear breakdowns, and storm-readiness tips as we publish them. Check back often during hurricane season for the latest updates.
