Hurricane Prep
The basics every household in a hurricane zone should have before June 1, plus guides on generators, evacuation, the forecast cone, and what to do after the storm. Preparation is the one part of a hurricane you control.
Hurricane Prep Checklist
The basics every household in a hurricane zone should have before June 1.
- Portable generator and fuel
- Battery or hand-crank NOAA weather radio
- Flashlights and spare batteries
- Water, one gallon per person per day for at least 3 days
- First aid kit and prescription medications
- Non-perishable food for 3 days and a manual can opener
- Phone power banks
- Cash in small bills
- Copies of important documents in a waterproof bag
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Prep Guides
Hurricane Prep Checklist
The essentials every home needs before a storm: water, food, power, and documents.
Generator Sizing Guide
How to size a portable generator for your home, from a window AC to a well pump.
Evacuate or Stay?
How to find your evacuation zone and decide when it is time to leave.
How to Read the Forecast Cone
What the track cone means, and what it does not tell you about risk.
Hurricane Categories Explained
The Saffir-Simpson scale, category by category, with what each one does to a house.
Boat Hurricane Prep
How to secure a boat before a hurricane, on a trailer or in a slip.
Vacation Rental Hurricane Plan
What hosts and guests should agree on before a storm, from refunds to evacuation.
Storm Surge Explained
Why surge is the deadliest part of a hurricane and how to know if you are at risk.
After the Storm
Re-entry, generator safety, insurance claims, and the first 72 hours after landfall.