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Housing Risk Guide: Hurricane Preparedness

Written by Ally Modugno | Marketing Specialist | HAI Group | Aug 13, 2025 5:07:22 PM

Hurricane season brings the potential for high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and widespread disruption. For housing organizations, preparation is essential to protect residents, staff, and property, especially in areas vulnerable to coastal storms or severe inland weather.

This guide outlines proactive steps housing providers can take before, during, and after a hurricane to reduce damage, improve communication, and support community resilience.

What you'll learn

  • Key safety and communication steps to take before hurricane season
  • How to prepare your property for flooding, wind damage, and power outages
  • Evacuation and shelter-in-place considerations
  • How to keep residents informed throughout a storm
  • What to do immediately after a hurricane to document damage and reduce hazards

Why this matters

Hurricanes can strike with little warning and leave lasting damage in their wake. For affordable housing providers, that damage can interrupt critical services, displace residents, and delay recovery.

By establishing a hurricane plan, reinforcing property vulnerabilities, and training staff in emergency response, your organization can be better prepared to weather the storm and support a faster recovery.

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This article is for general information only. HAI Group® makes no representation or warranty about the accuracy or applicability of this information for any particular use or circumstance. Your use of this information is at your own discretion and risk. HAI Group® and any author or contributor identified herein assume no responsibility for your use of this information. You should consult with your attorney or subject matter advisor before adopting any risk management strategy or policy. 

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