Returning Residents Guide - A Complete Safety & Security Guide to Coming Home to Jamaica

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B. Secure-by-default checklist

• Unique passwords; 2FA (authenticator app).


• Store account & meter numbers in a home file.


• Turn on e-bills and auto-pay where comfortable.


• Save all PDF receipts monthly in a “Bills” folder.


• Use a password manager (shared access for spouse/next of kin).

Climate & Hurricane Readiness – Home Resilience, Water & Power

Backups

Principle: design for 7 days self-reliance. The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs June–November.

A. Home hardening (pre-season)

Area Action Notes

Roof &

openings

Inspect fasteners; seal leaks; prepare

shutters/ply

Do this before June.

Trees &

drainage Trim branches; clear gutters/drains^ Reduces roof/flood risk.^

Water Tank (400–1,000 gal) + pump; bottled supply 1 gallon/person/day × 7.

Power Generator or inverter-battery; surge protectors Test monthly; store fuel safely.

Comms Power banks; car charger; backup SIM SMS/WhatsApp may work when voice

fails.

Insurance Building/contents with hurricane & flood

riders

Photograph assets; keep receipts.

B. Family “go-bag” (one per adult)

• IDs & copies; cash; deeds/insurance scans.


• Meds (7–14 days), first aid, glasses.


• Torch/headlamp, batteries, whistle, multi-tool.


• Water pouches, dry snacks, poncho.


• Phone power bank, spare cables.

Post-storm checklist

• Turn off mains if water rose near outlets.


• Photograph damage before cleanup.


• Log claims promptly with policy numbers.