Storm prep system
Hurricane preparation, calm and methodical
Three phases. Three checklists. Tap a phase to see exactly what to do — and when.
March – May · ~2 hours
Before the season
Pre-season prep is the difference between a calm storm week and a panicked one. Finish these five items before June 1 and you'll never be scrambling for documents, photos, or fuel when a cone appears.
Items
5
Photograph every room and serial-numbered item
Cloud-backup the photos. Your insurer will ask for a baseline.
Save a copy of your policy declaration page off-device
Email it to yourself and a trusted contact.
Confirm your hurricane deductible amount in dollars
Not just the percentage — calculate the actual dollar figure.
Trim trees and secure outdoor furniture storage location
Don't wait for a named storm to make a plan.
Test generator, inspect fuel storage, replace batteries
Generators sitting unused 11 months a year fail when needed.
Document backup recommendations
Printable family checklist
One-page PDF covering all three phases.