10/08/2026
If you live along the Gulf Coast, hurricane preparation isn’t just about buying water, batteries and bread. You need to prepare your HOME, your DOCUMENTS and your FAMILY.
One of the most important things you can do BEFORE a storm is DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.
📸 TAKE PHOTOS & VIDEO OF YOUR HOME
Do this BEFORE the storm…not once when the wind starts blowing!
☐ Roof: take photographs every area you can safely get to
☐ Entire exterior of your home
☐ Windows: Both close-ups AND wider shots
☐ Doors, garage & garage contents
☐ Gutters, porches, decks, fences, sheds, etc.
☐ Every room from multiple angles
☐ Walls, ceilings, floors & fixtures
☐ Furniture and major household items
☐ Window blinds, shutters & window treatments
☐ Appliances & electronics
☐ Inside your refrigerator & freezer
☐ Jewelry, collectibles & other valuables
☐ Clothing, shoes & personal belongings
☐ Vehicles both inside and outside
📝DOCUMENT. DOCUMENT. DOCUMENT.
Take photos AND video whenever possible. Save them somewhere safe, such as your phone, cloud storage or email.
For high-value items, photograph identifying information such as model and serial numbers. Keep receipts or other proof of ownership when available.
📋 INSURANCE & IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
☐ Homeowners insurance company + phone number
☐ Policy number
☐ Flood insurance company + policy number
☐ Keep copies on your phone AND in your email/cloud
☐ Keep a hard copy in a waterproof/fire-resistant container
☐ Take important documents with you if you evacuate
If you own fi****ms, jewelry or other valuable items, document them carefully, including serial numbers where applicable.
🧳IF YOU EVACUATE
Don’t forget to take:
❤️ Sentimental items & irreplaceable photos
📄 Important documents
💊 Medications
🐶 PETS! Pet food, medications & supplies
👶 Children’s medications & necessities
💵Cash
📱 Chargers & backup batteries
🪪 Driver’s license/ID
🚗 DON’T FORGET
☐ Fill your vehicle with gas
☐ Get CASH — ATMs and card machines may not work without power
☐ Flashlights
☐Charge your phone and battery pack chargers
☐ Extra batteries
☐ Battery-powered radio
☐ Plenty of drinking water
☐ Non-perishable food
☐ Propane for your grill, if needed
☐ Secure outdoor furniture, plants & loose items
☐ Don’t forget to install window and door covering…especially if your home is currently receiving a Fortified discount for insurance. *Read the fine print of your policy coverage!
🪪 COASTAL RESIDENTS
If you evacuate, make sure you know where your re-entry pass/sticker is and keep your driver’s license or other ID with you. You may need proof of residency to return after an evacuation.
And please don’t wait until the storm is approaching to start preparing.
A few hours of preparation now can save you a LOT of stress later.
🌪️ SAVE THIS. SHARE IT. SEND IT TO SOMEONE WHO IS NEW TO THE COAST.
Stay safe, Gulf Coast! ❤️💙
Griffin Realty
🛑NOTE: Our office will be closed, TOMORROW, FRIDAY, October 9th due to inclement weather conditions.
