Hurricane Resource Centre

Be prepared. Know how to respond.

Hurricane risk is at its peak from June through November.

To make sure you are best prepared, we’ve developed and gathered tips, guides, checklists and other resources to help you before, during and after a storm.

For Your Business and Employees

Hurricane Preparedness Bulletin (updated 5/31/2022)

Prepare for “Compounding” Disasters 

Know Your Insurance Lingo When Submitting a Hurricane Claim (and Review Your Policy Now)

Your Business Interruption Policy Has You Covered When a Catastrophe Forces Your Relocation

Natural Disasters Pose Risk to Drivers: 10 Steps to Navigating the Roads Safely

Commercial Damage Assessment

Establishing Security After a Natural Disaster

Best Practices for Navigating the Claims Process

Avoid Becoming the Victim of Post-Disaster Fraud

FEMA Urges Businesses to Create Disaster Preparedness Plan

5-Day Hurricane Preparedness Plan

For You, Your Family and Home

Taking Inventory: A Property Owner's Checklist

Hurricane Preparedness for Individuals and Families

Considering Property Abandonment

Natural Disasters Pose Risk to Drivers: 10 Steps to Navigating the Roads Safely

Double Natural Disaster: 5 Steps to Minimize Being a Disaster Fraud Victim

Government and Other Resources

Get Prepared (Government of Canada) - Hurricanes: Information to take action in order to prepare and respond to hazards and emergencies, including hurricanes.

Current Hurricane Conditions (Government of Canada): Public weather alerts, hurricane tracking information and more.

U.S. National Hurricane Center (NOAA): Track active tropical systems, view weather outlooks and predictions.

Ready.gov / Listo.gov - Hurricanes

National Hurricane Center Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

National Hurricane Center Outreach Resources

National Weather Service Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety

National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center