Preparedness · Authority Guide
Hurricane Preparedness for Coastal Households
Hurricane preparedness combines insurance, supplies, and evacuation planning. The cost of preparedness is dwarfed by the cost of being unprepared.
Executive summary
Hurricane preparedness combines insurance, supplies, and evacuation planning. The cost of preparedness is dwarfed by the cost of being unprepared.
- Storm shutters or impact glass
- Flood insurance well before season
- Evacuation route + lodging plan
Key takeaways
- Storm shutters or impact glass
- Flood insurance well before season
- Evacuation route + lodging plan
- 30-day medication supply
Key strategies
Strategy 1
Storm shutters or impact glass
Strategy 2
Flood insurance well before season
Strategy 3
Evacuation route + lodging plan
Strategy 4
30-day medication supply
Pro-tips checklist
- Pre-stock supplies before May
- Confirm policy effective dates — flood has 30-day wait
FAQ
When should I evacuate?
Before mandatory orders — voluntary windows have working gas and lodging.