First 24 hours
Stay inside until officials announce it is safe to go out.
Check family members and neighbors, especially older adults, for injuries.
Stay away from downed lines, floodwater and leaning trees. Report downed lines to FPL at 1-800-468-8243.
Smell or hear gas? Leave immediately and call 911 from outside.
Run generators outdoors only, at least 20 feet from the house.
Follow any curfew and boil water notice
First week
Photograph and video all damage before you clean up, and keep receipts for repairs, supplies and hotel stays.
Make temporary repairs to prevent more damage: tarp roofs, board windows, remove wet carpet. These do not need a permit.
Call your insurance company to start a claim.
Report damage to the Village. Report damage (/hurricane/report)
Throw out spoiled food. If you have a well, do not drink the water until it has been tested.
Separate debris and place it at the curb. Debris and cleanup (/hurricane/debris)
Empty standing water from containers to prevent mosquitoes.
Next weeks
Apply for FEMA assistance once a federal disaster is declared. Rebuild and get help (/hurricane/recovery)
Check which repairs need a permit before you start. Recovery permits guide (/hurricane/permits)
Hire only licensed, insured contractors and never pay in full up front.
If you are in a flood zone, watch for your substantial damage letter. Substantial damage letters (/hurricane/damage-letters)
Keep a folder of every claim, estimate, permit and receipt.
Restock your supply kit for the rest of the season.