Hurricane preparation built from real experience

Preparation should start before the forecast turns urgent.

The Hurricane Countdown gives your household a clear, hour-by-hour system for the final 72 hours before a storm—plus practical guidance for riding it out, evacuating, and beginning recovery.

  • Clear countdown timeline
  • Household-focused decisions
  • Before, during & after the storm
The Hurricane Countdown book cover by Doug Rocky Richardson
A hurricane does not wait for you to get organized. This system tells you what to do—and when to do it.

One system. Three ways to use it.

Choose the level of preparation your household needs.

01

The Hurricane Countdown Guide

Read the complete step-by-step strategy for preparing your home and family before, during, and after a hurricane.

  • 72-hour countdown plan
  • Evacuation and shelter decisions
  • Recovery guidance

02

The Hurricane Command Binder

A printable, fillable command center that keeps essential household information and storm decisions in one usable place.

  • Printable household worksheets
  • Important contacts and records
  • Supply and action checklists

The countdown method

Turn the last 72 hours into an organized plan.

72

Prepare

Make the major decisions while time and supplies are still on your side.

48

Secure

Protect the household, confirm plans, and close the remaining gaps.

24

Execute

Complete final actions and move into evacuation or shelter mode.

12

Protect

Stop improvising. Follow the plan and focus on immediate safety.

Not written from a desk.

About the author

Real Gulf Coast experience behind every page.

Doug “Rocky” Richardson is a New Orleans native and retired law enforcement officer.

The Hurricane Countdown turns that experience into a practical household system designed to reduce confusion, protect what matters, and help families act before time runs out.

Do not wait for the cone to point at your house.

Build your hurricane plan now.

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