Storm Preparedness Checklist

Stay ahead of severe weather events with our downloadable Storm Preparedness Checklist—a step-by-step guide to keeping your recipients informed and protected before, during, and after a storm.

📄 Download the Checklist (PDF)

What's Inside

This comprehensive checklist walks you through four key phases of emergency communication during a storm:

Pre-Storm Preparedness

• Validate and sync tenant contact data
• Confirm system access and run test alerts
• Prepare pre-storm message templates
• Segment alerts by building, recipient type, or location

During the Storm (Real-Time Response)

• Send real-time updates on storm trajectory, outages, and curfews
• Activate two-way messaging for safety check-ins
• Notify and coordinate with internal staff and vendors

Post-Storm Recovery

• Issue “All-Clear” messages and update recipients on property status
• Share damage reporting instructions and repair timelines
• Reassure recipients with empathetic leadership messaging

Follow-Up & Continuous Improvement

• Debrief your communication workflows and engagement metrics
• Refine templates, segment strategy, and emergency plans
• Plan your next drill or training exercise

🛡️ Note: This checklist is designed to help emergency response teams maintain clear, consistent communication throughout all stages of a weather emergency.