Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person. Make arrangements for pets. Pets are not allowed into emergency shelters for health and space reasons. Contact your veterinarian or local humane society for information on local animal shelters. 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. Trim back dead or weak branches from trees. Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a hurricane.