Seasonal
Hurricane Prep Checklist: Clear Your Yard Before the Storm
5 min read · Updated 2026-10-10
Before a hurricane, remove anything that can become a projectile: dead or overhanging limbs, old patio furniture, loose junk piles and construction debris. Do it early — counties ask residents not to put new debris piles out once a storm watch is issued.
What to clear first
Before a hurricane, remove anything that can become a projectile: dead or overhanging limbs, old patio furniture, loose junk piles and construction debris. Do it early — counties ask residents not to put new debris piles out once a storm watch is issued.
- Dead palm fronds and coconuts
- Limbs hanging over the roof or power lines
- Broken patio sets, grills, trampolines
- Leftover lumber, roofing, pavers from projects
- Old appliances or furniture stored outside
After the storm
Separate vegetation from construction debris at the curb — county storm crews collect them separately. If you can't wait for the county cycle, a private crew can clear it the same week.
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Common questions
When should I trim trees before hurricane season?
Ideally before June. Once a watch is issued, cut piles may not be collected before the storm and can become debris themselves.
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