for tropical storms with a lead time warning

start with an honest threat assessment...for tropical storms...are you in a coastal flood zone?..in Florida, is your home built to the post Andrew code, with required truss clips?...compare that to the damage component of the Safir-Simpson wind scale for storms...

have a definite hunker down vs. evacuate "failsafe" point...make the decision before the roof leaves... stay for a Cat3, evacuate for Cat 4 or5 etc. ..

timely warning... NOAA weather alert radio with SAME technology... good Doppler radar coverage... alert apps from the TV station...good forecast models from someone like Crown Weather Service... portable digital TV and weather radio

extended family... elderly neighbors or pets you will care for.... any special needs, oxygen, insulin .. medical... have a multi week supply of required meds

communications... have a phone tree with local as well as out of area family included... don't rely on cell towers.. have land line phone not through a portable... if loved ones are in a nursing home, determine your actions

as Chaos mentioned... good cordless drill to make repairs or board up... blue tarp, firring strip to cover roof damage...roof mastic...deck screws (TorX are much easier to use than Phillips) log chain to remove debris... hand or chain saw...appropriate clothing

prepare for extended power outage with possible interruption of water and sewer...water... light...food prep and preservation...

first aid... burn gel and possibly dental for the 24hr you may not be able to reach professional help...expand your kit to your ability

prepare to modify your schedule... if you have solar heated water for a shower, take your shower when you get home... it's a lot cooler outside... etc

creature comforts... a hot shower at day 3 is a morale booster..