If you haven’t already, put a disaster recovery plan in place and select a disaster recovery firm in the event your property is damaged. Being proactive is critical, as hurricane damage impacts entire regions. An established relationship with a restoration provider may offer preferential service during times of high demand.
Plan and share evacuation routes with your tenants, guests, employees, etc. based on instructions from the local government. Keep extra batteries, candles and matches, emergency tools (such as tarps, plywood, a hammer, etc.), drinking water, first aid supplies, a portable National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio, and contact information for your insurance company as well as your disaster/emergency response contractor. Review your insurance policies. If you have questions about what your current policy will cover or need to augment your current coverage, contact your insurance professional.
Finally, take steps to protect your facility. Hurricane force winds can turn landscaping materials into dangerous projectiles.  Secure all items around your property. Replace landscaping gravel or rock with shredded bark or mulch, which won’t cause as much harm. Remove weak branches and perform tree removal as needed. Install storm shutters or plywood panels to protect your windows from breakage. Seal outside wall openings such as vents, outdoor electrical outlets, garden hose bibs, and locations where cables or pipes go through the wall to prevent water penetration. Inspect your roofing for weak points.
After the storm, protective measures like tarping or board-ups while you wait to implement storm damage repairs helps prevent further damage.