PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do you prepare your car for a hurricane?
I live in Oklahoma and there have been a lot of hurricanes around the South lately. How do I prepare my car for a hurricane?
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Preparing your car for a
hurricane
is a smart move to make sure you and your possessions remain safe.Before the hurricane, make sure to:
- Fully fuel your vehicle and charge the battery.
- Check the condition of your engine oil, tire tread, and wipers.
- Photograph the inside and outside to make damage claims easier.
- Protect important documents, like your insurance and registration information, by placing them in a waterproof bag.
- Pack essentials like food, clothing, and paper maps in a bag in your cargo area.
Once the hurricane hits, you’ll want to make sure your car is parked in a safe place:
- Cover your car by pulling into your garage or placing a car cover over your vehicle.
- Reinforce your garage door. It’s often too weak to sustain heavy winds.
- Remove items from the garage that could potentially fall and harm your vehicle.
After the storm subsides, you should:
- Check your vehicle for damage and take pictures for an insurance claim if necessary.
- Be cautious of puddles or objects on the roadway when driving.
- Watch for downed power lines while driving.
Hurricane damage is covered by your comprehensive insurance—so long as you’ve added that coverage to your policy. If you haven’t or if you feel you’re paying too much for it, go to
Jerry
. A licensed broker, Jerry does all the hard work of finding cheap quotes from the top name-brand insurance companies, like Progressive and Nationwide, and buying new car insurance. Jerry will even help you cancel your old policy. View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies