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What should I do now to prepare for hurricane season?
What should I do now to prepare for hurricane season?
The National Weather Service, FEMA and NOAA offer several suggestions on how you can prepare for hurricane season, before the imminent threat of a storm.
No. 1: Know your evacuation zone
No. 1: Know your evacuation zone
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has a website to determine whether you live in an evacuation zone and what zone it is.
Enter your address to find out if you are in an evacuation zone and, of so, the letter designation of your zone.
No. 2: Build a hurricane kit
No. 2: Build a hurricane kit
Now is the time to start gathering hurricane supplies, while stores are fully stocked and there isn't a rush of customers.
➤ Don't have a hurricane supply kit? From the basics to the extras, here's what you need
Here are a few sites offering disaster supply checklists:
No. 3: Check your insurance policy
No. 3: Check your insurance policy
Now is the time to review your insurance policies to make sure you have adequate coverage for your home and personal property.
➤ Before hurricane season, what to check on Florida insurance policies
No. 4: Review what weather watches, warnings really mean and what you should do
No. 4: Review what weather watches, warnings really mean and what you should do
Do you understand the difference between a hurricane watch and hurricane warning? Do you know what storm surge is and the dangers?
➤ Explanation of hurricane terms we hope not to hear in Florida this year
Be familiar with the terms you may hear during the season.
No. 5: Sign up now to get latest weather alerts
No. 5: Sign up now to get latest weather alerts
Set up several different ways to get the latest weather warnings. Options include:
USA Today Weather Watch team sends SMS messages straight to your phone. Sign up today for the free service.
Wireless Emergency Alerts are sent to your phone based on your current location, unless you've opted out of receiving alerts.
Consider purchasing a battery or hand‑cranked NOAA weather radio.
No. 6: Prepare your home, yard before hurricane season begins
No. 6: Prepare your home, yard before hurricane season begins
Strong winds and heavy rain could seriously damage your home and flying debris and dead trees could make matters worse.
➤ How to prepare your home for hurricane season
Trim trees, clear gutters, secure loose items, check shutters and fix your roof if needed.
Above information provided by Peter Craig / (239) 686-0401 / peter@heidrickandcompany.com
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