--- title: "Hurricane Season is Here: How to Prepare in Sarasota, Florida" description: Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, so take the following steps to make sure your family and belongings weather the hurricane season. image: https://blog.duncanseawall.com/hubfs/hurricane6716.jpeg --- [![duncanseawall-logo-light](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DUN%20Logos/duncanseawall-logo-light.png?width=191&height=53&name=duncanseawall-logo-light.png "duncanseawall-logo-light")](https://www.duncanseawall.com) [![duncanseawall-logo-colored](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DUN%20Logos/duncanseawall-logo-colored.png?width=191&height=53&name=duncanseawall-logo-colored.png "duncanseawall-logo-colored")](https://www.duncanseawall.com) [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/418824/5391dabf-9166-4997-a2d6-f2d45cd0a659.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/418824/5391dabf-9166-4997-a2d6-f2d45cd0a659) Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift Blog [![hurricane6716.jpeg](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/hubfs/hurricane6716.jpeg) ](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/hurricane-season-is-here-how-to-prepare-in-sarasota-florida) # Hurricane Season is Here: How to Prepare in Sarasota, Florida May 31, 2019 9:35:00 AM by [Duncan Seawall](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/author/duncan-seawall) 0 Comments - - - If you’re lucky enough to live in Sarasota, Florida, you enjoy beautiful weather the majority of the time. During hurricane season, however, you should take steps to make sure you and your family are properly prepared. The season runs for six months, from June 1 through Nov. 30, so take the following steps now to make sure your family and belongings weather the hurricane season as well as possible: ***Related Blog: *****[How to Prepare Your Home Before a Hurricane](https://blog.duncanseawall.com/how-to-prepare-your-home-before-a-hurricane)** ### Keep a Supply of Food and Water Make sure you have a minimum of the following: - At least 1 gallon of water per person for 3-7 days - Non-perishable foods for 3-7 days - A non-electric can opener Make sure you also have these items in an emergency kit: - Blankets - Pillows - A first-aid kit ### **Protect Your Documents** Keep important papers, including a thumb drive with backup computer files, in a plastic Ziploc bag. ### **Have a Flashlight, Radio, and Batteries** Make sure you have a strong working flashlight and emergency radio, with fresh batteries for each. ### **Have a Plan** Create an evacuation plan with your family members, and practice it in advance of an emergency to avoid confusion. Also learn where evacuation routes and shelters are in your area. ### **Keep Your Gas Tank Full** Gas supplies could run short in the event of an emergency, and you don’t want to risk running out of gas while you’re in a line of cars trying to evacuate. ### **Check Your Homeowner’s Insurance** Make sure your homeowner’s insurance is up to date and covers everything you need it to, such as your boat. Flood insurance often isn’t included on a standard policy, so you may want to purchase it separately. ### **Document Your Belongings** Take a video of your belongings, walking throughout your house and opening drawers and closets. Make sure to include footage of any exterior belongings or structures, such as a storage shed or boat. ### **Secure Your Boat** If you have a boat, make sure to strip it of sails or anything that’s removable. Add extra lines if it’s in the water, and consider strapping it down and securing it to an anchor. 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