The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. 

Learn more: noaa.gov/prepare-before-hurricane-season

ID: A graphic titled “Hurricane Prep” with a bold blue and green headline: “Prepare Before Hurricane Season.” The background features emergency preparedness supplies like a yellow raincoat, medical kit, flashlight, batteries, water bottles, and canned food. Below the headline, a black transparent overlay lists five preparation tips in white text with green icons:

1) Develop an evacuation plan
2) Assemble disaster supplies: food, water, batteries, charger, radio, cash
3) Get an insurance checkup and document your possessions
4) Create a communication plan with a hand-written list of contacts
5) Strengthen your home