Storm prep again, ugh. What is your system for hurricane prep?

Storm prep again, ugh. What is your system for hurricane prep?
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I’m implementing my usual pre-storm technique of crossing my fingers and hoping that power isn’t gone for too long and we don’t have any tree or structure damage.
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