YOUR HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

A little preparation. A safer storm season.

Get your home and family ready, one step at a time. Start early and check off each item as you go — and make sure your coverage is ready too.

Brian Lehmann

Licensed Alabama agent in Fairhope. Coverage questions before a storm? Brian can talk it through.

Prefer a printable copy? Download the one-page hurricane checklist as a PDF — save it, print it, or share it, no need to print from this webpage.

Protect your home

Storm shuttersCheck that shutters or rated storm panels fit. Keep hardware and tools together; install before strong winds arrive.

Roof, gutters & yardRepair loose roofing, clear gutters and drains, and trim weak branches well before a storm.

Outdoor belongingsBring in patio furniture, toys and loose items. Secure anything that could blow away.

Important recordsPhotograph your home and belongings. Keep IDs, insurance policies and key contacts in a waterproof bag, with digital copies.

WaterStore at least 1 gallon per person, per day, for at least 3 days. Add more for pets and hot weather; store extra if possible.

FoodHave at least 3 days of ready-to-eat, nonperishable food for everyone, plus pet food and a manual can opener.

Light & communicationPack flashlights, extra batteries, a battery-powered weather radio, phone chargers and charged power banks.

Health & everyday needsGather medicines, a first-aid kit, hygiene supplies, cash, and any baby or medical-device supplies your family needs.

Know where to goCheck your evacuation zone and plan a route and a place to stay. Arrange transportation and a safe place for pets.

Be ready to moveFuel your vehicle, pack a go-bag, and share your plan with an out-of-area contact.

Follow local alertsMonitor official forecasts and local emergency instructions. Leave promptly when ordered; never drive through floodwater.

If using a generator, run it outdoors at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents. Never use it in a home or garage. Test carbon monoxide alarms.

Already checked the boxes? Make sure your named-storm and wind/hail deductibles are still right for your home.