Before Hurricane Season (March & April)
Each campus should complete the following annually:
Campus Readiness
- Assign a Hurricane Response Team with primary and backup contacts
- Identify who returns immediately after a storm and who is second priority
- Know the locations of all electrical, gas, and water shutoffs
- Identify the safest shelter location on campus (emergency use only)
- Inspect trees for potential hazards
- Verify sewer backflow protection where applicable
Emergency Supplies
- Verify first aid kits are stocked and accessible
- Identify locations of:
- Sandbags
- Tarps
- Plywood
- Lumber
- Other emergency supplies
Documentation
- Photograph buildings, equipment, and major assets for insurance purposes
- Keep inventories up to date
Member Care
- Prepare a communication plan for members and attendees
- Ensure email and text templates are ready
- Recruit volunteers to contact families who do not respond after the storm
- Keep website and social media communication plans ready