Hurricane Resource Center
Up-to-date information, checklists and tips to help you prepare and recover
Free resources and news:
Is your community prepared for hurricane season?
We have created several resources to help your community stay safe before, during, and after hurricanes. Click the links in the free resources section below to download the materials.
These resources include:
- Before, During, and After a Hurricane Checklist
- Vacationing During Hurricane Season Checklist
- Hashtags to help foster community participation
- Ready-to-use social media messages
Social Media Toolkit
Social media can be one of the most effective ways to communicate with your community. Be sure to use our social media messages and resources to spread awareness.
We also encourage you to use the following hashtags in your social media posts:
- #GetHurricaneReady
- #WeArePrepared
Social Media Messages
We have created ready-to-use messages to post on social media. Use these messages to help inform your community about hurricane season. Simply copy, paste, and post.
If a hurricane hits your area, it is critically important to monitor directions from local authorities and storm updates from your phone, radio, or TV – or a portable, battery-operated radio if the power goes out. #GetHurricaneReady #WeArePrepared
If you are sheltering in place, remain inside in an interior room with as few windows as possible. Stay away from all glass features like windows and glass doors. #GetHurricaneReady #WeArePrepared
Even after a storm is over, it can still be very dangerous outside. Avoid fallen electrical lines and debris when moving around outside. Be sensitive to signs of broken gas lines. If you smell gas, stay outside, and alert the utility company. #GetHurricaneReady #WeArePrepared
Depending on the size and nature of the damage done to your property, consider enlisting the assistance of a public adjuster to assist with processing your insurance claim. #GetHurricaneReady #WeArePrepared
Helpful resources and recommended reading
We’ve assembled resources from government organizations and entities such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Ready.Gov under the Department of Homeland Security, to help you learn and prepare for hurricane season.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Explore the NOAA’s in-depth guide to hurricane preparedness, featuring expert advice on protective measures, early warning systems, and practical steps to ensure your community’s safety during hurricane season.
Ready.gov
Visit Ready.gov for concise, actionable tips on preparing for hurricanes. Ready.gov offers straightforward guidance to help individuals and community leaders develop effective emergency plans.
Colorado State University
Stay informed with the CSU Tropical Weather & Climate Research’s 2024 Hurricane Outlook. Understand the predictions for the upcoming hurricane season to better plan and prepare your community for potential impacts.
Free downloadable hurricane resources
Vacationing During Hurricane Season Checklist
Before, During, and After a Hurricane Tips/Checklist
What To Do After a Hurricane
Disaster Preparedness Checklist
Read insights and news from our team
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Exploring Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
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Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) – A Cornerstone of Disaster Recovery
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Tropical Storm Rafael to Hurricane Rafael – Potential Impacts
Learn about the dynamics of tropical storm and hurricane formation and how you can prepare for the possible impact of Tropical Storm Rafael.
Certified Emergency Manager – What It Is and How to Become One
Learn how to become a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and take the first step towards your emergency management certification.
Recursos en español
Ready.gov
Visite Ready.gov para obtener consejos concisos y prácticos sobre cómo prepararse para los huracanes. Ready.gov ofrece orientación sencilla para ayudar a las personas y a los líderes comunitarios a desarrollar planes de emergencia eficaces.
Administración Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica
Explore los tips detallados de la ANOA sobre preparación para huracanes, que incluye consejos de expertos sobre medidas de protección, sistemas de alerta y pasos prácticos para garantizar la seguridad de su comunidad durante la temporada de huracanes.
Tips para descargar
Lista de cotejo para prepararse de un huracán
Hoja de cotejo por si estas de vacaciones durante la época de huracanes
What our experts have to say
“Different from other disasters, hurricanes typically allow us time to prepare. There is a six-month season when hurricanes are most likely to happen, allowing communities time to implement outreach campaigns for awareness to the public. Most often, states that have been affected previously are typically the best prepared because they know it can happen to them. The key is to prepare for an impending disaster, not wait until they are affected.”
– Carlos Castillo, President of Federal Services
“Summertime is synonymous with beach vacations, cruises, family outings, and hurricane season. Before leaving for vacation, do your research. Talk to your travel agent, airline, car rental, and hotel associates to see what you can do if you find yourself along the path of a hurricane. And always, read the fine print.”
– Stephanie Murphy, Vice President of Project Management Office
“It is critical that local governments prepare to recover from a disaster much the same way they prepare to respond. Proper planning and implementing best practices for recovery prior to an event will help ensure a community can financially recover from the sudden impact of disasters. Poor financial recovery from a hurricane can have a long-lasting and devastating impact on the health of a community”
– William “Bill” Slater, Chief Operating Officer of Consulting Services
Carlos J. Castillo
President, Federal Services
Stephanie Hunt
Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO)
William “Bill” Slater
Chief Operating Officer, Consulting Services