June 2025 — Hurricanes significantly threaten communities, and schools play a critical role in preparedness and recovery efforts. For charter schools in particular, the responsibilities during these events can be complex and multifaceted. The experts at Florida Insurance Alliance (FIA) created a comprehensive guide designed to be an essential resource for your school, offering tailored information to help you prepare, respond, and recover effectively from hurricane-related emergencies.
Within the FIA guide, you will find strategies and insights to help your school:
* Understand unique charter school responsibilities and hurricane risks**, including those that impact students, staff, and campus facilities.
* Implement effective pre-storm planning and mitigation strategies** for all aspects of your school, including buildings, portable classrooms, technology infrastructure, and transportation assets such as buses.
*Navigate actions during a hurricane**, with a primary focus on ensuring the safety of everyone on campus.
*Streamline post-hurricane response and recovery**, featuring practical guidance on engaging with the FEMA Public Assistance program and understanding eligibility requirements.
* Utilize detailed checklists** that support each phase—before, during, and after the storm—with tasks specifically designed for school operations.
Whether you’re a charter school leader, facilities manager, or part of an emergency response team, the FIA guide will support you in building resilience, minimizing disruption, and protecting your school community when hurricanes strike.
Download the guide: FIA Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Charter Schools FCSA
About FIA: Florida Insurance Alliance is a leading governmental insurance trust, delivering tailored insurance and risk management solutions to over 300 charter schools. Our team has the expertise and passion to be your trusted ally in navigating the ever-evolving educational environment and the unique risks that can come with it. Contact Ryan Rupnarain, Sr. Manager, Risk Services, at rrupnarain@egisadvisors.com for more information.