Look at your home and yard. See that trees or branches are not in danger of falling on your home. Now is a good time to call a tree trimmer to inspect your trees they can point out any hidden diseases or weak branches that could fall in high winds. You don't want to wake to the sound of a tree crashing through your child's bedroom. If not, notify your Utility Co. weeks before a storm could damage anything.
Most estimates are free.
If on a fixed income, find out if there are any special programs or volunteer groups that could do this removal work for little or no cost. Check your roof for leaks or damage to rain gutters that could cause a flat roof to flood. If you do get some damage after a storm, that company may give you a little better price than a stranger. If they did repair your roof and it still leaked, warrantees should fix or replace the damage at no cost, saving you thousand in damage and repair costs. A handyman's stable gun with a box of staples attaches the tarp to a roof or wall and will last or months till the roof can be repaired.