Braving the Storm Whitepaper
How Property Owners and Facility Managers Can Prepare for and Respond to Hurricane Season
Why Hurricane Preparedness?
Hurricanes Are Growing Stronger and More Destructive
These powerful hurricanes now cause billions of dollars in damage annually — with the nine most costly natural disasters in U.S. history all being hurricanes. Preparation is essential to minimize loss of life, property damage, and operational disruption.
Preparation Saves Significant Time and Money
The survey conducted revealed that property and facility managers spend considerable resources on hurricane readiness — often $15,000–$20,000 per property and up to 100 hours annually.
Preparedness Reduces Risk and Improves Insurance Outcomes
Because insurance premiums have risen sharply (up to 50% in hurricane-prone areas), insurers now demand detailed property data to accurately assess risk. Properly documenting a building’s condition before hurricane season helps owners secure better coverage, avoid inflated premiums, and expedite claims after a storm.
SITE Technologies in Action: Real Use Cases
Pre-Storm Prevention
The Challenge: A property manager overseeing multiple buildings in Miami needed a way to spot vulnerabilities before hurricane season without sending teams to every site.
The Solution: SITE’s drones captured detailed imagery of each property’s roof, facade, and grounds. AI analysis flagged loose HVAC tie-downs and unsecured exterior materials that could become hazards in high winds.
The Impact: Repairs were completed before hurricane season, avoiding costly storm damage and giving the insurer confidence in the property’s preparedness.
Post-Storm Assessment
The Challenge: After a major hurricane, a facility’s roof and surrounding areas were unsafe to access for inspection.
The Solution: SITE’s drone team captured post-storm imagery from the same flight paths as pre-storm scans, enabling an exact before-and-after comparison.
The Impact: The property team quickly identified damaged areas, prioritized repairs, and accelerated insurance claims with verifiable visual documentation — all without putting staff in harm’s way.
To see how SITE can help protect your properties during hurricane season, schedule a platform demo here.