Hurricane season has officially begun, and millions of homeowners face months of storm risk—and the heavy costs that follow. The newly released Hurricane Survival Guide, written by former Air Force meteorologist Bill Combes, equips homeowners to prepare before the storm hits and safeguard their finances afterward.
The 175-page guide walks homeowners through every step of a storm: how to prepare, how to stay safe, and how to recover without losing thousands of dollars. Combes, who spent years tracking dangerous weather and built storm-mapping software used by thousands of roofing companies, provides insider knowledge on how the repair and storm claims business works after a storm. This guide puts that knowledge in homeowners’ hands so they can prepare with confidence and protect their money.
Unlike typical guides, this one continues beyond the storm’s end. It shows families how to avoid contractor scams and unfair insurance tactics that drain bank accounts after a hurricane. The guide covers what to do before and after the storm hits in 11 full chapters.
“Most guides stop the day the storm passes. That’s exactly when families lose the most money,” said Combes. “If you prepare the right way before the storm, you protect your home and your wallet for months afterward.”
State officials are urging people to act early for the same reason. Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia said during the state’s 2026 preparedness push: “The more prepared we are upfront, the better off we’ll be on the back end, and the less it will cost on the back end. We cannot sit back and hope. We have to prepare.”
What’s inside the guide? Before the storm, it offers simple plans that hold up under pressure, home protection steps, and supply lists that go beyond a basic kit, including documenting everything. During the storm, it covers how to stay safe, stay in touch when power fails, and take phone photos the right way to back up an insurance claim. After the storm, it details how to return home safely, spot hidden damage, manage contractors, avoid scams, and handle tough insurance claims.
The hardest part of a hurricane often comes weeks later—when cleanup bills, contractors, and insurance fights begin. The guide is built to help families through that part, not just the storm itself.
The Hurricane Survival Guide is available now as an instant digital download at thehurricanesurvivalguide.com. Readers can immediately implement its strategies before the first storm develops. Even one tip—a single photo taken the right way, or one bad contractor turned away—can save a family thousands of dollars.
Act now before any warnings are issued. By the time a storm has a name, store shelves are empty and contractors are booked. For those unsure, the site offers a Hurricane Survival Quiz that provides a personalized report.
