ServiceMaster Hurricane Guide and Check List



  Pre-Hurricane Season Check List (Items & Equipment)

  •     3 to 5 Day Supply of Water ( 1 Gallon Per Day, Per Person)

  •      3 to 5 Day Supply of Non-perishable Food (3 Meals Per Day, Per Person)

  •      Portable Cooking Surface and Fuel, Paper Plates & Utensils, Can Opener

  •      At Least 3 Changes of Clothing Per Person

  •      Prescription Medication & Toiletries (Towels, Soap, Toothpaste, TP, etc…)

  •     Blankets/ Sleeping Bags, Pillows

  •     First Aid Kit (Check to Make Sure Everything is Included)

  •     Extra Sets of Keys (House, Car, P.O. Box, etc…)

  •     Batteries & Radio (Weather Radio or AM/FM)

  •     Extra Cash & Credit Cards (Small Bills and Change Also)

  •     Flashlights & Batteries

  •     Special Family Items (Diapers, Games, Diabetic Testing Supplies, Laptops, False Teeth, etc…)

  •      Fully Charged Cellular Telephones with Chargers and Extra Batteries

  •      Pet Care Items (Carrier, Leash, Food, Medication)

  •      Portable Generator (If Your Not Going to a Shelter)

  •      Gas for Generator (If Your Not Going to a Shelter)


Pre-Hurricane Check List (Home & Family)



  •     Learn the Location of Official Hurricane Shelters (941) 861-5000



  •      Check Emergency Supplies and Equipment (See Above)

  •      Make Copies of Insurance Policies for Flood & Wind Damage

  •      Trim and Secure Trees and Bushes that Could Fall or Blow Away Damaging Property

  •      Make Sure Every Member of Your Family has a List of Phone Numbers and Addresses for Family and Friends (In Case You are Separated)


When a Storm is Predicted for Our Area


  •      Photograph or Video Your Home and Belongings for Future Insurance Needs

  •      Copy Id’s, Credit Cards, Insurance Policies (Store them in a Dry Place!)

  •      Fuel Up and Service Your Vehicles (Store Boats in a Safe Area)

  •      Cover All Windows and Doors with Plywood or Storm Shutters

  •      Store all Exterior Items (Garbage Cans, Lawn Mowers, Hanging Plants etc…)

  •      Review with Your Family what Your Emergency Plan is and How to Best Follow it.


When a Storm is Eminent


  •     Evacuate to a Designated Shelter as Instructed by Officials

  •      Listen to the NOAA Weather Bulletins & Local Radio Stations

  •      Notify Neighbors & Family Outside of the Area with Your Plans

  •      Do Not Wait Too Long to Act!


If You Choose to Say in Your Home (Not Advised for Hurricanes)


  •      Turn Your Refrigerator to the Coldest Setting and Keep the Door Shut

  •      Turn Off Gas Lines and Propane Tanks

  •      Unplug and Store Household Appliances

  •      Store Breakables in an Interior Closet

  •      Fill Bathtubs & Containers with Water

  •      Stay in a Room With No Windows


After the Storm


  •      Listen to the Radio for Weather, Road, Damage Conditions, and Power Outages

  •      Return to Your Home Only When Instructed by Officials

  •      Do Not Drive or Walk Through Moving Water (More Than 6 Inches Deep)

  •      Do Not Stand in Stagnate Water (It May Be Electrically Charged or Contaminated with Waste)

  •      Check on any Elderly People in Your Area

  •      Take Pictures or Video of Any Damage & Notify Your Insurance Agent and ServiceMaster Clean to Start the Remediation Process

  •      Have Gas, Water, and Electrical Lines Checked by a Professional

  •      Use Tap Water for Drinking & Cooking ONLY When Officials Say it is Safe



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