10/15/2026
What Florida homeowners should photograph, record, and save before and after a hurricane
For Florida homeowners, preparing for a hurricane involves more than securing the property. It also means creating a clear record of the home's condition before a storm and documenting any damage afterward.
Photos, videos, receipts, inventories, and insurance records can provide important information during a property insurance claim. They can help show what the property looked like before the loss, what changed after the storm, and what expenses were incurred during the recovery process.
The Florida Department of Financial Services recommends maintaining a home inventory that includes records such as receipts, photographs, videos, purchase dates, and serial numbers. After a loss, the Department also advises homeowners to document damage and repairs with receipts, photographs, or video.
Learn what Florida homeowners should document before and after a hurricane, including photos, receipts, repairs, claim records, and key insurance deadlines.