Hurricane prep has a clock on it. This checklist is staged by time — season start, watch, warning, final hours — so you always know what to do next as the forecast firms up.
One gallon per person per day, for seven days — more for pets and medical needs. It tops the season-start section because stores empty first of exactly this.
When should I evacuate?
The moment officials order it for your zone — not when the sky changes. Know your zone in advance; it’s in the watch-stage checklist.