The time to develop and practice your emergency plan is prior to hurricane season. Some things to consider when creating your plan are:

• Know your risks.

• In which Storm Surge/Evacuation Zone do you live?
• Are you in a flood zone?
• Do you live in a mobile or manufactured home?
• What year was your house built?
• Does your house have storm shutters?
   

• Prepare several evacuation or sheltering options for your family.

• Shelter at home if it is safe from winds and storm surge waters.
• Shelter outside of the evacuation area, with a friend, or at a hotel.
• Go to a Public Shelter if you have no other safe place to go.
   

• Prepare your Emergency Supply Kit before the start of hurricane season.

• ​Add a few pieces to your supply kit each week so that it doesn't break your budget.  Remember to check your kit often and rotate the non-perishable food in your kit.

  Print your Emergency Supply List / Prepare sus Suministros (Español)
  

• Secure items in and around your home before tropical storm force winds arrive.
• Be sure all family members know who to call or where to gather if you become separated.
• Let family and friends in other locations know your evacuation plans.