How to prepare for Hurricane Erika if I live on the 8th floor in a 10-floor apartment building in Miami? Best answer: You're gonna think this is a joke but it's not. Here is what you need for a hurricane in South FL: 1. Make sure you have enough vodka for like 2 days 2. Make sure you have enough cigarettes 3. A keg of beer might be good too 4. Call your friends and tell them you want to have a hurricane party 5. Buy chips and dip and snacks