A homeowner checklist that provides ways to prepare for a hurricane. A Checklist for Homeowners Preparing for hurricane season means more than just making a disaster kit and reviewing your family‘s disaster plan, although those are critical first steps. There’s much more you can do to protect your home and your family before a hurricane hits. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration recommends you take the following additional steps to prepare for hurricane season. Know Your Risk People who live along our Nation’s coastlines are at greater risk of experiencing the damaging effects of a hurricane, but that doesn't […]