You can help minimize hurricane damage and destruction to your loved ones and personal possessions by taking precautions before, during, and after a hurricane strikes. Plan an evacuation route. Contact your local American Red Cross Chapter for a community evacuation route and list of nearby shelters. Be prepared to drive several miles inland to a safe place. Have a disaster kit ready to go.
Permanent shutters provide the most secure and convenient protection.
A less expensive alternative is plywood paneling. Pre-drill holes every 18 inches for screws. Plan for pet safety. Contact local animal shelters for hurricane housing information for your pets. Prepare a household inventory record.