Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homes
Updated: Aug 20
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. For Florida homeowners and businesses, preparing is one of the best ways to protect your property and stay safe.
Living in Florida means hurricane preparation is an important part of every storm season. Even when a storm isn't forecast to directly impact our area, conditions can change quickly. Preparing your property, emergency supplies, alarm system, and evacuation plan ahead of time can make a stressful situation much easier to manage.
Consider your Risks
Hurricanes and tropical storms can bring several hazards, including strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, storm surge, tornadoes, and extended power outages. Know which risks affect your property and whether your are located in an evacuation zones.
Know Your Evacuation Plan
Know your evacuation zone and plan where you will go if local officials issue and evacuation order.
Prepare an Emergency Kit
Gather food, water, and medicine. Organize the supplies into a Go-Kit or a Stay-at-Home-Kit. Basic Disaster Supplies Kit Includes:
Food, water, and medicine (for several days)
Battery-powered radio
First-aid kit
Flashlight and extra batteries
Local Maps
Cell phone chargers and a backup battery
Manual can opener (for food)
Cash
Make sure you keep your personal, financial, and medical records safe.
Learn Basic Emergency Skills
Prepare Your Alarm System
Your security system should also be part of your hurricane preparations. Before severe weather arrives:
Make sure the emergency contact information on your account is current.
Address any low battery or trouble conditions showing on your system.
Make sure your alarm system is armed when evacuating or leaving your property.
If you have questions or notice a problem with your system, contact Alarmpro before the storm arrives whenever possible.
Preparing the Outside of Your Home
Examine and repair skylight, chimney, and roof valley flashing.
Conduct a roof inspection and repair damaged shingles.
Trim overhanging and dead branches.
Bring in all outdoor furniture and anything else that is not secured.
Fill your gas tank.
Caulk windows to prevent wind-driven leaks.
Install hurricane shutters and a wind-rated garage door.
Plan to Stay Connected
Stay informed before, during, and after a storm using official local emergency resources:
PREPARE BEFORE THE STORM. Taking a little time to prepare before severe weather arrives can help protect your property and make hurricane season less stressful. Review your emergency plan, gather supplies, stay informed through local authorities, and make sure your security system is ready before the storm.
If your Alarmpro system needs service or you need to update information on your account, call us at (386) 445-7936.
