As hurricane season officially begins, millions of homeowners face months of storm risk and the heavy costs that follow. The newly released 175-page guide, The Hurricane Survival Guide, written by former Air Force meteorologist Bill Combes, walks homeowners through every stage of a storm: preparation, safety, and financial recovery, aiming to safeguard their wallets during the often-costly aftermath.
Combes, who spent years tracking dangerous weather and later developed storm-mapping software used by thousands of roofing companies, brings insider knowledge to the guide. He explains that typical guides stop when the storm passes, but that is exactly when families lose the most money. The guide extends beyond the storm's end to address two primary threats: contractor scams and unfair insurance tactics. It includes 11 chapters covering pre-storm planning, safety during the storm, and post-storm recovery, including how to take photos correctly to support insurance claims and how to spot hidden damage.
State officials echo the importance of early preparation. Florida Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia, during the state's 2026 preparedness push in May, stated, "The more prepared we are upfront, the better off we'll be on the back end, and the less it will cost on the back end. We cannot sit back and hope. We have to prepare."
The guide is available as an instant digital download at thehurricanesurvivalguide.com. Readers can access strategies immediately, including a Hurricane Survival Quiz that provides a personalized report. Combes emphasizes that acting early is critical: by the time a storm is named, store shelves are empty and contractors are booked.
Media contact: Bill Combes, The Hurricane Survival Guide, www.thehurricanesurvivalguide.com.
