Be ready to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place. Have disaster supplies on hand. Sturdy shoes Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a hurricane. Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Protect your windows.
Permanent shutters are the best protection.
A lower-cost approach is to put up plywood panels. Remember to mark which board fits which window. Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Do this long before the storm. Trim back dead or weak branches from trees.