Growing up in FL, most of the time you do nothing.
If a big one's getting ready to hit, you tape up or put plywood or metal on the windows so the glass doesn't break. You do what you can for outside object - chairs, tables, etc. are brought in. Boats are tied up and anchored or brought out of the water. You make sure you have enough fresh water for everyone for 4 days (a gallon a person a day). Also fill the tubs up with water as you can use this for toilets if your public (or well) water supply is cut off. Get food that won't have to be refridgerated and hold on
