What can I do to protect my home and family from a hurricane?

What can I do to protect my home and family from a hurricane?
Besides insuring your property, there are things you can do to minimize potential loss to your home and ensure your family's safety.

Develop a Family Plan
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pdfs/Family_Plan.pdf

Create a Disaster Supply Kit
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pdfs/Disaster_supply_kit.pdf

Have a Place to Go
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pdfs/Have_a_Place_to_Go.pdf

Secure Your Home
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/secure_home.shtml

Make a Pet Plan
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pdfs/Pet_Plan.pdf

Prepare for the Possibility of a Flood
http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/preparation_recovery/before_a_flood.jsp

Make sure any photos or videos of all of your important possessions are in a safe place. These documents will help you file an accurate and comprehensive flood insurance claim.

Store important documents and irreplaceable personal objects (such as photographs) where they won't get damaged. If major flooding is expected in your area, consider putting them in a storage facility.

Remember to talk to your insurance agent if you have questions or would like additional information.