Download the official 28-page storm preparation playbook from Leslie Brown & The Sand Dollar Home Team. Includes color evacuation maps, emergency food and medical checklists, shutter tips, and post-storm recovery protocol.
Each chapter is built specifically for Sarasota and Charlotte county property owners, snowbirds, and new Florida arrivals.
01
Storm Science & Insurance
Learn how hurricanes form over warm Gulf waters, decode the Saffir-Simpson wind scale, differentiate storm surge from wind damage, and evaluate flood deductibles.
Pages 4 to 8
02
Evacuation & Storm Prep
Know your coastal evacuation zone, build a calm evacuation route, secure shutters, prepare pool water, protect entry chandeliers, and care for seniors and pets.
Pages 9 to 17
03
Checklists & Family Forms
Printable home prep checklists, emergency supply kits, vital document lists, home inventory forms, and emergency family contact and medication charts.
Pages 18 to 23
04
After The Storm Recovery
Critical generator carbon monoxide safety, avoiding flood hazards upon return, documenting photos for insurance adjusters, and dodging post-disaster contractor scams.
Pages 24 to 28
Checklist Page Review
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The guide features dedicated fill-in checklists and forms ready to print and keep inside your emergency waterproof safe.
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Hurricane Prep & Emergency Kit Checklists
Food & Water (7-Day Supply)
1 gal water per person daily, non-perishable canned goods, hand can opener.
First Aid & Medicine
Full trauma kit, prescription refills, allergy list, extra cash.
Lighting & Power
LED lanterns, heavy flashlights, spare batteries, utility lighter.
Communication
NOAA hazard alert radio, power banks, battery-powered radio.
Baby Needs
Bottles, powdered formula, 1-week supply of diapers and wipes.
Transportation
Paper road maps, shelter directions, spare tire patch kit, flares.
Hygiene Supplies
Heavy trash bags, disinfectant wipes, blankets, spare shoes
Pet Essentials
1-week pet food, sturdy travel carrier, vet vaccination records.
Whether you are weathering your first storm on Manasota Key, coordinating an estate from out of state, or an experienced Florida native, our 2026 playbook brings together county maps, legal paperwork guidelines, and actionable survival checklists.
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