KPRC 2’s 2026 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide provides everything you need to prepare for hurricane season, from forecasts and evacuation plans to emergency kits, insurance advice, and family safety information.

KPRC 2’s 2026 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide provides everything you need to prepare for hurricane season, from forecasts and evacuation plans to emergency kits, insurance advice, and family safety tips.

As the potential increases for the Houston-area to see impactful winter weather this weekend, KPRC 2 has created a guide and compiled a list of information you can use to help you navigate the bitter cold.

If you were affected by the tornado on Monday, Harris County officials are making sure you know where to get help.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

First responders who continue to search for missing people in the floodwaters are also suffering, as they face burnout and emotional fatigue in the face of such tragedy. To help combat mental health issues in first responders, there are a variety of state-wide and national resources that are available.

View the 2025 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

From massages to mommy-and-me yoga, The Motherhood Center has helped thousands of new moms find their village. We chatting with founder and president Gabriela Gerhart as the center celebrates 25 years of servicing more than 50,000 people. Tessa and Derrick found out exactly what it was like being pregnant when they wore a 30 pound empathy belly and tried to perform tasks like bending over and putting on shoes.

Domestic violence is a silent epidemic affecting millions of women, but here in Houston, the numbers are even more alarming. When it comes to homicides, the risk is even greater for pregnant women.

If you're experiencing homelessness, here's where you can find help.

Ogg says her office has worked closely with law enforcement to prioritize high-risk offenders, particularly those who engage in strangulation or use weapons.

We first brought you this story last week. Neighbors at the Country Road mobile home park came to us desperate for help when the owner decided sell the property. Many of them have no idea what’s going to happen next.

As KPRC 2 continues to follow the investigations into two recent shooting deaths involving female college students, we are checking in with local resources that specialize in issues related to stalking, harassment and domestic violence.

Pregnancy Resource Centers provide a number of services for free to expectant mothers

Houston Mayor John Whitmire emphasizes the importance of community-wide preparedness for the upcoming hurricane season.

View the 2024 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

Federal aid is now available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and affected individuals can apply online, via the FEMA app, or by phone.

Here’s your guide to determining which food items to keep or toss after you lose power:

FAFSA submissions have seen a decline in 2024, leaving concerns about access to financial aid for students.

FAFSA submissions have seen a decline in 2024, leaving concerns about access to financial aid for students.

There are a lot of communities in Houston where families live for generations. Often times there are issues with property deeds and home ownership. In this week’s Ask Amy, Amy Davis has what you can do now to prevent a big problem a lot of Houstonians face.

A local nonprofit is stepping in to help families in an underserved community with groceries, voter registration, and tenant rights.

An organization is stepping up to help more than 100 Asian and immigrant families in the Houston area who are limited English speaking.

Diversion programs offer an alternative to prison sentencing. However, certain qualifications must be met.

Since Houston is expected to experience the coldest weather of the season next week, vulnerable populations will need shelter and other resources to get through the event.

View the 2023 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

Every year, KPRC 2’s weather team helps get you ready for whatever Mother Nature brings our way in the future with our Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide.

Here’s your guide to determining which food items to keep or toss after you lose power:

While smart phones, tablets and computers give us quick ways to communicate and access information, staying connected during a disaster can be tricky.

When flood waters begin to rise in Houston, crews may begin blocking intersections and underpasses to keep drivers safe.

To help prepare for the start of hurricane season, take this quiz on how to best prepare, should a hurricane draw near.

When severe weather threatens and it’s not safe to evacuate, here is what you should do to protect yourself and loved ones in your house, apartment, or mobile home.

KPRC 2’s severe weather team helps get you ready for whatever Mother Nature brings our way in the future with our Hurricane and Flood Survival Guide 2021.

Published: May 22, 2020, 11:10 am Updated: May 28, 2020, 9:49 amHere’s all you need to know about flood insurance coverage as the season begins. Building Property coverage:The insured building & its foundation. A detached garage (up to 10 % of Building Property coverage); detached buildings (other than detached garages) require a separate Building Property policy. Carpets not included in building coverage. Certain valuable items such as original artwork and furs (up to $2,500)NOT insured under either policy:

Here’s how to protect yourself during a hurricane:Stay away from windows, skylights and glass doors, even if they are boarded or covered. Stay on the floor that is least likely to be affected by strong winds and floodwaters. A small interior room without windows on the first floor is usually the safest place.

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Like or not, flooding is a reality that many in Houston have to face far more often than anyone would expect. When it happens, it can be tricky to find reliable sources of real-time information so that you can make decisions.