Timely thread for us Gators, I guess!
Hurricane time means taking in all the loose stuff--potted plants, patio furniture, hoses, etc...
Making sure we have plenty of nonperishable food and water and packing the freezer with Zip Loc bags or Tupperware containers of water--to help keep stuff cold in the event of a power failure as well as to provide fresh water. Filling up the propane tanks and getting a couple extra, for cooking on the grill if we don't have power (our grill has side burners for pots as well). Checking to be sure we have enough batteries for flashlights and stocking up on candles.
Yes, even filling the bathtubs, not for drinking water, but to assist in flushing the toilets!
That's it! I try not to go overboard. Four hurricanes in the space of 1 1/2 months last year gave me a severe case of "hurricane fatigue". Even if we don't get a direct hit, if that thing brushes by, we could get some pretty good winds and possible tornadoes. However, if we are in line for a "direct hit", I will pack plenty of pillows and blankets into the laundry room for a "safe room". It is actually the most interior room (my ONLY interior room, actually--every other room is on an exterior wall) and it makes the kids feel safe and cozy, not to mention a good spot if we hear that dreaded "train coming". Better safe than sorry!
That's' exactly why I thought of it!
The laundry room sounds like a very good move for you.