Storm Checklists

Don’t wait to prepare for storm season. Use these checklists to help you create your own personal storm plan.

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BEFORE STORM SEASON

Start your storm season preparations now to ensure you are ready to respond all season long. Use the ‘Next Steps Checklist’ below to make sure you’re ready to respond.

Next Steps Checklist 

  • Finalize your personal emergency plan so that you and your family are ready should the company call on you to respond. These plans should include:

    • Evacuation plans 
    • Key contacts
    • Muster locations 

  • Create your hurricane kit using this checklist as a guide.

  • Read over these pre-season tips to ensure you, your family and your home are ready to respond. 

  • Update your contact information in HR4U. Our team may use that to contact you in the aftermath of an emergency event.

BEFORE A STORM APPROACHES

Once a storm forms, the race is on to safely and quickly finalize your personal preparations so that you’re ready to respond for the company if called to support. 

Pre-Storm Checklist

  • Monitor storm conditions.
  • Review your emergency plan with your family.
  • If you haven’t already, update your contact information in HR4U. Our team may use that to contact you in the aftermath of an emergency event.
  • Make sure you understand your storm role if you have one.
  • Reach out to your storm supervisor to understand your response responsibilities.
  • If your emergency role requires travel, make sure you have the essentials packed and ready to go so that you can respond safely and quickly for our customers, communities and company.
  • Prepare your home. This may include putting up storm shutters, gathering supplies, filling your car with gas or securing loose objects in your yard. You can find more tips on preparing your home on FPL.com/storm. 
  • Monitor company-related storm information on www.NEE.com/employeecentral.

AFTER A STORM

After a storm has passed, safety should be your top priority.

Post-Storm Checklist

  • If the company sends an ENS notification, please respond as soon as it is safe to do so. If you do not, the Accounting for People team will use the necessary resources to ensure you’re safe.
  • Remain inside until emergency officials say it is safe to be on the road. Remember, if winds are above 35 miles per hour, you should not be driving.
  • If you plan to use a generator, make sure you are doing it safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions and considering these tips.
  • Use this guide to ensure you’re taking the right actions when you lose power.