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341 <span class="topics"><a class="topic" href="/topics/4574-catastrophe-restoration">Catastrophe Restoration</a><span class="del"></span><a class="topic" href="/topics/4928-preparing-to-respond-hurricanes">Preparing to Respond: Hurricanes</a></span> 342 343 344 345 346 <h1 class="headline">The 90-Day Hurricane Readiness Checklist Every Restoration Contractor Needs</h1> 347 348 <h2 class="sub-headline">How restorers can prepare their teams, equipment, vendors, and operations before the first hurricane hits </h2> 349 350 <div class="author">By <a href="/authors/2690-ben-morris">Ben Morris</a></div> 351 352 <figure class="article-featured-image"> 353 <div class="article-featured-image__image" style="background-image: https://www.randrmagonline.com/ext/resources/images/2026/07-jul/GettyImages-1434437996-2.webp?t=1785436347; background-size: cover"><img alt="filling out a checklist" loading="lazy" src="https://www.randrmagonline.com/ext/resources/images/2026/07-jul/GettyImages-1434437996-2.webp?t=1785436347" /></div> 354 <figcaption class="article-featured-image__caption"> 355 <div class="article-featured-image__credit">Credit: VioletaStoimenova / E+ via Getty Images</div> 356 </figcaption> 357 </figure> 358 359 360 <div class="article-date-social"> 361 <div class="date">July 30, 2026</div> 362 363 <section class="social-share" data-title="" data-url="" id="social-share__0"><div class="social-share__facebook"></div><div class="social-share__twitter"></div><div class="social-share__reddit"></div><div class="social-share__linkedin"></div><div class="social-share__email"><a onclick="return popEmail('/emails/send_to_friend/articles/92128')" class="social-share__email-link" aria-label="email share" href="#"></a></div><div class="social-share__print"><a class="social-share__print-link" target="_blank" aria-label="print" href="/articles/print/92128-the-90-day-hurricane-readiness-checklist-every-restoration-contractor-needs"></a></div></section> 364 </div> 365 366 <div class="content"> 367 368 369 <div class="body gsd-paywall"><style> 370 .body h3.hurricaneChecklist { 371 font-family: 'nunito sans',verdana,sans-serif; 372 font-size: 21px; 373 color: #2e3192; 374 } 375 .body h4.hurricaneChecklist { 376 font-family: 'nunito sans',verdana,sans-serif; 377 font-size: 18px; 378 color: #c45131; 379 } 380 /* This contains an image and caption, full page width. */ 381 .fullWidthDiv { 382 margin: 20px auto; 383 text-align: center; 384 } 385 386 .fullWidthDiv img { 387 max-width: 100%; 388 } 389 390 .fullWidthDiv p { 391 margin: 5px auto; 392 font-size: 14px; 393 line-height: 1.5; 394 color: #696969; 395 text-align: left; 396 } 397 398 /* If an image or paragraph is a direct child of a fullWidthDiv, their widths are restricted to create a slight margin. But this does not affect paragraphs within intervening divs in case those divs have their own margins. */ 399 .fullWidthDiv > img, .fullWidthDiv > p { 400 max-width: 95%; 401 } 402</style><p> 403 Hurricane season is here, having the right equipment, properly trained staff, and up-to-date safety protocols helps any restoration contractor be ready to provide emergency services. Using a 90-day hurricane season readiness checklist is key to a successful hurricane season. Hereâs what this list entails. 404</p><h3 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 405<br>At 90 Days</h3><p> 406 The 90-day checkpoint is when you assess how prepared you are for upcoming hurricanes based on indicators from the previous season (weather and local hurricane damage history), inventory and equipment checks, and protocol updates. 407</p><div id="paywall-container"> 408<div id="div-gpt-ad-article-body-mrect1" class="advertisement"></div> 409<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 410<br>Previous Season Indicator Reviews</h4> 411<p> 412 Review previous seasonsâ hurricane timelines, damages, and other important details to give you the information necessary to predict this seasonâs storm. This allows proper preparation for this seasonâs storm, including staffing, inventory management, and other necessities. 413</p> 414<p> 415 Review the following in previous storm seasons: 416</p> 417<div id="div-gpt-ad-sidebar-sky-mobile" class="advertisement"></div> 418<ul> 419 <li>Storm severity and damage</li> 420<li>Length of storm </li> 421<li>Season length </li> 422<li>Overall cost and casualty</li> 423</ul> 424<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 425<br>
425Updated Emergency Response Protocols</h4> 426<p> 427 Emergency response lists, guidelines, and protocols should be reviewed and updated regularly. In the 90 days before hurricane season, check the following: 428</p> 429<div id="div-gpt-ad-article-body-mrect2" class="advertisement"></div> 430<ul> 431 <li>Updated employee phone numbers and other contact information</li> 432<li>Customer response and communication guidelines</li> 433<li>Dispatch and rescue escalation protocols</li> 434<li>Emergency contact information/lists</li> 435<li>City/county evacuation procedures</li> 436</ul> 437<p> 438 Hold a company meeting where all employees â including those not directly related to emergency rescue â understand new and updated guidelines while receiving a refresher on guidelines, protocols, and procedures already well understood. 439</p> 440<div id="div-gpt-ad-article-body-mrect2-mobile" class="advertisement"></div> 441<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 442<br>Inventory and Equipment Checks</h4> 443<p> 444 Months before hurricane season approaches, all equipment should be professionally serviced and tested for working ability and safety. Inspect and test the following: 445</p> 446<div> 447<p id="ask-randr-ec" style="clear: both; display: block; font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; 448 449 margin: 32px 0; padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; 450 451 background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px;"> 452 453 <style> 454 455 #ask-randr-ec a { 456 457 display: inline-flex; 458 459 align-items: center; 460 461 gap: 10px; 462 463 padding: 10px 20px; 464 465 font-size: 16px; 466 467 font-weight: 600; 468 469 color: #2e3192; 470 471 background-color: #fff; 472 473 text-decoration: none; 474 475 border-radius: 4px; 476 477 border: 2px solid #2e3192; 478 479 box-shadow: none; 480 481 transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out; 482 483 } 484 485 486 487 #ask-randr-ec a:hover { 488 489 background-color: #2e3192 !important; 490 491 color: #fff !important; 492 493 } 494 495 496 497 #ask-randr-ec a svg { 498 499 width: 18px; 500 501 height: 18px; 502 503 stroke: currentColor; 504 505 stroke-width: 1.8; 506 507 fill: none; 508 509 stroke-linecap: round; 510 511 stroke-linejoin: round; 512 513 flex-shrink: 0; 514 515 transition: inherit; 516 517 } 518 519 </style> 520 521 522 523 <span style="display: block; margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; color: #333;"> 524 525 Looking for quick answers on restoration, remediation and cleaning topics?<br> 526 527 <strong>Try Ask R&R, our new smart AI search tool.</strong> 528 529 </span> 530 531 532 533 <a href="https://randrmagonline.com/ask-randr?pk=article_ask_rr"> 534 535 <!-- Robot head icon --> 536 537 538 539 540 541 <span>Ask R&R</span> <span>â</span> 542 543 </a> 544 545</p> </div> 546<ul> 547 <li>Thermal infrared cameras</li> 548<li>Moisture meters</li> 549<li>Generators </li> 550<li>Dehumidifiers </li> 551<li>PPE </li> 552<li>Tarps</li> 553<li>Air moving equipment</li> 554<li>Hygrometers</li> 555</ul> 556<p> 557 Test equipment and inventory at the 90-, 60-, and 30-day marks, and at two weeks leading up to hurricane season. Early intervention allows for maintenance repairs and inventory reorders to occur without worry of backorders or low stock. 558</p> 559<h3 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 560<br>At 60 Days </h3> 561<p> 562 Hurricane season is rapidly approaching, and inclement weather may lead to busier workloads. Priority is given to ensuring work vehicles are properly stocked and serviced for emergencies. Connections to suppliers and contractors should be secured to ensure emergency supplies donât run out when you need them most. 563</p> 564<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 565<br>Service All Work Vehicles</h4> 566<p> 567 Ensure all work vehicles have functioning headlights and taillights, braking systems, horns, and wipers. Perform oil changes, transmission flushes, brake bleeds, and other necessary tasks. 568</p> 569<p> 570 Company signage on all professional vehicles should be clearly visible, reflective, and display phone numbers and other identifying contact information boldly. 571</p> 572<p> 573 Install GPS systems in all fleet vehicles. Recheck GPS systems for accuracy and functionality regularly before hurricane season strikes. 574</p> 575<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 576<br>Reaffirm Vendor Contracts </h4> 577<p> 578 Double-check all vendor contracts to ensure that all payments are current, billing information is up to date, and committed supplies are guaranteed. Secure contracts from suppliers for the following: 579</p> 580<ul> 581 <li>Fuel, including propane, natural gas, and diesel</li> 582<li>Safety cleanup supplies, including towels, paper supplies, and gloves </li> 583<li>Building materials, including tarps, insulation, and fiberglass</li> 584<li>Fans, air movers, and dehumidifiers</li> 585<li>PPE, including masks, reflective vests, and hard hats</li> 586</ul> 587<p> 588 Vendor contracts secure your orders when natural disasters cause competitors to vie for the same water mitigation supplies and equipment you need, thus protecting your business against inventory loss when hurricane season is in full force. 589</p> 590<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 591<br>Secure Backup Communication Systems</h4> 592<p> 593 Ensure all backup communication and emergency systems are in place and secure contracts with communications companies now if you havenât done so. Update communication software to the latest version. 594</p> 595<p> 596 Test all workplace messaging and communication apps and programs, and train all employees on backup systems so they feel confident using them if normal communication systems fail suddenly. 597</p> 598<p> 599 Back up all customer contracts and contact information, billing and communication software, and other company information. 600</p> 601<h3 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 602<br>At 30 Days</h3> 603<p> 604 With the business properly secured, now is the time to focus on employee safety and preparedness. Your staff should be properly trained and cross-trained across all areas of your business to ensure a safe, rapid customer response in an emergency. 605</p> 606<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 607<br>Hold Staff Training </h4> 608<p> 609 Staff members should clearly understand their roles in the business, especially in an emergency. Training should include: 610</p> 611<ul> 612<li> 613 Customer deescalation 614</li> 615<li> 616 Emergency evacuation 617</li> 618<li> 619 Inventory and equipment awareness and use 620</li> 621<li> 622 First aid kit knowledge 623</li> 624<li> 625 Storm response safety 626</li> 627<li> 628 Documentation necessities 629</li> 630</ul> 631<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 632<br>Create Customer Service Templates</h4> 633<p>
634 In emergencies, customer expectations can become difficult to manage. Create customer service templates to help staff members remain consistent in what your company offers and what can be accomplished during hurricane season. Practice these templates with all employees until theyâre comfortable using them in a real service setting. 635</p> 636<p> 637 Templates can include emergency response directions, appointment-setting protocols, availability updates, and documentation procedures. 638</p> 639<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 640<br>Hire Temporary Staff</h4> 641<p> 642 Hire staff members to take customer appointments, stock inventory shelves, service work vehicles, and keep regular staff on task. These temporary staff members can replace your travel employees who are on call, holding down the business fort. 643</p> 644<p> 645 Additional staff may be needed if you anticipate the following: 646</p> 647<ul> 648<li> 649 Growth in customer scheduling 650</li> 651<li> 652 Higher than normal storm activity 653</li> 654<li> 655 Lower employee retention than in previous years 656</li> 657<li> 658 Increase in employee workload 659</li> 660<li> 661 More travel employees than in-house employees 662</li> 663</ul> 664<h4 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 665<br>Final Hurricane Season Readiness </h4> 666<p> 667 Continue watching weather reports in real time to anticipate staffing and inventory needs on a day-to-day basis. This is especially important in the days leading up to hurricane season. Check with local emergency authorities to review immediate risks to your company and customers. 668</p> 669<p> 670 Check all generators, vehicles, emergency equipment, lighting, and first-aid kits to ensure they are functioning properly. Fill fleet and vehicle tanks with fuel. Charge all company phones and backup batteries. Prep your team for the season ahead and what to expect in their roles, so there is no confusion when emergencies arise. 671</p> 672<h3 class="hurricaneChecklist"> 673<br>Final Preparedness</h3> 674<p> 675 Audit your staff, equipment, inventory, and other aspects of your restoration business regularly to ensure your company is hurricane-ready year-round. A 90-day checklist before hurricane season is a valuable tool to help you identify where your company needs to reevaluate and make improvements or changes. The sooner these weak points are addressed, the sooner your company becomes hurricane-ready. 676</p> 677<p> 678 <br> 679</p> 680</div></div> 681 682 683 684 <div id="lead-container-article-92128"> 685 </div> 686 687 </div> 688 <div class="article-keywords"> 689 <div class="tags">KEYWORDS: <a href="/keywords/4847-disaster-preparedness">disaster preparedness</a> <a href="/keywords/5151-restoration-business-strategy">restoration business strategy</a></div> 690 </div> 691 692 693 <div class="share-this"> 694 <h3 class="share-this__title">Share This Story</h3> 695 696 <section class="social-share" data-title="" data-url="" id="social-share__0"><div class="social-share__facebook"></div><div class="social-share__twitter"></div><div class="social-share__reddit"></div><div class="social-share__linkedin"></div><div class="social-share__email"><a onclick="return popEmail('/emails/send_to_friend/articles/92128')" class="social-share__email-link" aria-label="email share" href="#"></a></div><div class="social-share__print"><a class="social-share__print-link" target="_blank" aria-label="print" href="/articles/print/92128-the-90-day-hurricane-readiness-checklist-every-restoration-contractor-needs"></a></div></section> 697 </div> 698 699 700 <section class="editorial-content article-show-bottom"> 701 702 <div class="editorial-content__details"> 703 704 705 <div class="editorial-content__body"> 706 <p style="font-size: 18px; text-align: center;"><strong>Looking for a reprint of this article?<br> 707 708From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, <a href="https://www.bnpmedia.com/reprints" target="_blank">order your copy today</a>!</strong></p> 709 710<div id="AskMyBrandPlaceholder"></div> 711
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Line numbers count LF bytes from the start of the resource, as the search results do. Vendor segments are library code the classifier recognised; they are stored but not indexed. Bytes are shown as Latin1 characters, one per byte.