Hurricane Preparedness
Storm hardening requirements, impact-resistant building standards, and hurricane protection rules.
Wind rules are construction law, not seasonal advice. Coastal codes impose design speeds, and in mapped wind-borne-debris regions every opening needs shutters or impact glazing, with Florida's code the strictest of the family. None of it is optional when a permit is pulled.
Evacuation zones, shelters, and re-entry passes come from county emergency management rather than the municipal code, and activate by declaration. Generator and price-gouging rules follow the same switch. Knowing which document holds which rule saves time exactly when time matters.
What's Covered
Hurricane Shutters
Requirements for hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows, including approved types, installation standards, and pre-storm deployment rules.
Roof Standards
Wind-resistant roofing requirements including strap attachments, material ratings, and inspection requirements for hurricane-prone areas.
Flood Elevation
Minimum elevation requirements for structures in flood zones, including freeboard standards above base flood elevation and elevation certificate requirements.
Storm Debris
Rules for pre-storm yard preparation, post-storm debris placement for pickup, and timelines for property cleanup after hurricanes.