Prepare this home's confirmed regional hazard plan
Hurricane, flood, and wildfire preparation differ; location alone is not proof that every overlay applies.
When it usually needs attention
One-time setup or identification guide
Create the first plan only after the home's actual hazard is confirmed; each hazard-specific refresh then uses reviewed local guidance and timing.
When this guide applies
At least one hazard must be explicitly confirmed.
What to do
Use confirmed hazard records and local emergency guidance to build the right supply, evacuation, document, utility, and property-protection checklist.
Applies when: At least one hazard must be explicitly confirmed.
Who should handle it: Residents prepare and evacuate; owners, associations, utilities, and licensed professionals control structural and shared-system work.
Tools
- Local emergency alerts
- Household communication and evacuation plan
Parts and supplies
- Hazard-specific emergency kit
- Protected copies of insurance and home records
Safety gear
- Hazard-specific PPE from local emergency guidance
Before you start
- Confirmed hazard
- Reviewed local alerts, zones, routes, and season window
Power, water, or fuel shutoffs
- Map utility controls but operate them only when official or qualified guidance says it is safe
Cleaner or chemical limits
No cleaner or degreaser is part of preparedness; never mix cleanup chemicals after a disaster.
Stop and get help when
- Follow evacuation orders
- Do not enter floodwater, a damaged structure, a wildfire area, or a downed-line zone
- Do not climb onto a roof for preparation or inspection
Who to call: Use emergency services, utilities, public health, and qualified building professionals as the hazard requires.
Reviewed sources
- FloodsFEMA Ready.gov · reviewed July 13, 2026
- How to Prepare for a WildfireFEMA · reviewed July 13, 2026
- HurricanesFEMA Ready.gov · reviewed July 13, 2026