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If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. We have seen the devastation flooding can cause. In this article, investigative reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions about private flood insurance versus FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.

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If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. We have seen the devastation flooding can cause. In this article, investigative reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions about private flood insurance versus FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.

Wednesday marks the first day of hurricane season, and experts said it looks like it may be a busy year.

Forecasters at NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, have just released their official hurricane forecast, predicting an above-average 2022 season. This would make it the seventh consecutive hurricane season we’ve seen with higher than normal activity.

With any major storm, winds and heavy rainfall have the power to create massive power outages.

But it’s quite another to ready yourself for a severe weather situation when you have a new baby in tow. Maybe the baby naps or hangs out in some type of rocker that you usually plug in to a wall. You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of batteries, in case your home loses power. Obviously, whether you’re a new parent or not, you’d want to make sure you have a way to charge your phone. -- And if you’re formula feeding, that’s great, too.

HOUSTON – Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texans to be vigilant over the next few days as he and his office closely monitor a potential tropical development brewing in the Gulf. RELATED: What to know about the two Tropical systems brewing right nowAbbott said the state is preparing its resources to assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall. “I urge Texans across the state to monitor the weather in their area and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from possible flash flooding and heavy rainfall,” Abbott said. “As this Tropical Depression approaches the Lone Star State, we are taking the necessary precautions to keep Texans safe,” Abbott said. “These resources I have rostered will help our communities respond to the severe weather and possible flash floods caused by this Tropical Depression.

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

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