Wirecutter: The Top 10 Tools to Help You Ride Out the Next Hurricane

Hurricanes have terrifying power, and because of their sheer scope and unpredictability, each one presents variables that are totally out of your control. How destructive will it be? Will you have to evacuate? Will it shift direction and come right at you? As unsettling as these questions are, there’s a lot you can do to prepare for one of these megastorms—from making sure you have the right gear to completing a few relatively simple home improvements.

See the full list from Doug Mahoney on Wirecutter's website here.

LAST UPDATED

January 6, 2025

Written by
Photo thumbnail Blog Author

Wirecutter Staff

Staff

Staff picks for Wirecutter.

Explore More Content

Media Mentions

The Sawyer Mini is super lightweight, fits in your pocket, and filters up to 100,000 gallons of water.

Menachem Kossowsky
Writer

Media Mentions

Sawyer’s picaridin spray works up to 12 hours, and the company’s picaridin lotion is effective up to 14.

Bruce Ingram
Contributing Writer

Media Mentions

The Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter earns our top pick for its unbeatable mix of weight, longevity and versatility.

Meg Carney
Contributing Writer