BEFORE THE STORM
Preparing a home and family for a hurricane can feel overwhelming. To help, we recommend you update and have this checklist readily available before the 2024 storm season.
□ Review your emergency plans should the power go out to an hour, multiple hours to even days
□ Review emergency plans for evacuation
□ Identify the safest location in the home to wait out storms
□ Identify local shelters
□ Check insurance policy/coverage
□ Conduct maintenance (or request service) on backup generators
□ If you are unable to get maintenance, at least start the generator
□ Check the yard and landscaping for any trees that should be trimmed, clear gutters, etc.
□ Fill gas cans in the event of an evacuation or to run a portable generator
□ Use hurricane shutters or board up windows and doors with 5/8-inch plywood
□ Reinforce garage doors
□ Bring in outside items if they can be picked up by high winds
□ Create communication plan with family members in case of an outage
□ Build an emergency kit
□ Compile contact information for relevant family members and keep it handy in a wallet or purse
□ Create an inventory of your home’s contents. Store in waterproof container or plastic sleeve
□ If you have a diesel generator, make sure to top of the fuel tank
We are committed to providing you with customer and technical support to ensure peace of mind and dependable service. Contact us – we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call us at (855) 723 – 1050 or email GeneratorService@wpi.com. You can also visit https://www.wpi.com/standby-power-generation-service-request-form/.