Hurricane Risk: Prepare, Protect, and Relocate with Climate Ready

Navigate Hurricane Risk with Our Three-Part Framework: Get Ready, Get Resilient, Get Moving

Hurricanes are growing stronger and more frequent as climate change fuels extreme weather events. Climate Ready’s three-part system empowers individuals and families to understand, mitigate, and navigate hurricane risk when deciding where and how to live.

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Whether you choose to stay put and reinforce your home or move to safer ground, Climate Ready provides the insights, tools, and guidance to help you navigate hurricane risk confidently.

Get Ready: Understand Hurricane Risk in Your Area

Are you prepared if a hurricane hits your hometown? According to the World Wildlife Fund, “there is no question that the intensity and frequency of extreme weather—often resulting in disasters—is increasing” (WWF, 2023).

Get Ready is about building awareness of your hurricane exposure. Use our Climate Safety Map to:

• Study county-level hurricane risk maps
• Evaluate your home’s wind damage and coastal flooding vulnerability
• Monitor storm surge risks and power outage forecasts
• Assess whether your home is in a high-risk hurricane zone
• Stay informed about evacuation zones and emergency alerts

Knowing whether your home is in the 90th percentile or the 10th percentile of hurricane risk is critical to shaping your next steps. Early, informed action saves lives. Connect with a Climate Ready Expert to assess your hurricane risk and preparation options.

Get Resilient: Protect Your Home from Hurricanes

If you plan to stay in your home, Get Resilient guides you through actionable steps to enhance hurricane resilience and safety:

• Install impact-rated windows and storm shutters
• Reinforce your roof with tie-downs and hurricane clips
• Invest in backup power systems to withstand outages
• Elevate your home’s critical systems against coastal flooding
• Secure flood and wind insurance tailored to hurricane-prone regions
• Prepare go-bags and emergency supply kits
• Plan and practice evacuation routes

Our platform also helps you build financial resilience—ensuring you’re prepared both physically and financially for severe storms. Speak with a Climate Ready Expert to create a custom hurricane protection plan.

Get Moving: Relocate to a Hurricane-Safe Area

For families living in high-risk hurricane zones, relocation can be the smartest path to long-term safety and stability. Get Moving helps you explore and evaluate safer regions using a combination of real estate expertise and climate risk analysis:

• Discover hurricane-safe communities and climate-resilient areas
• Access hurricane risk data to compare exposure across regions
• Learn about storm-resistant infrastructure and local emergency preparedness
• Connect with local Real Estate Climate Experts who understand climate migration trends and community dynamics

We help you find a home where you can live safely—without constant worry about the next evacuation order. Explore your options for a storm-resilient lifestyle with Climate Ready.