Be Prepared

A Houstonian's Guide to the Ultimate Hurricane Kit

The time of year we all dread is here. Make sure you're ready for whatever mother nature is going to throw our way.

06/02/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Sofia Gonzalez

’Tis the Season

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

You’ve got your emergency kit ready, but there’s still so much more to do.

07/07/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Buckle Up

Houston Restaurants Use Lessons from Derecho to Prep for Next Storm

After the derecho took Houston quite literally by storm, the food industry is doing what it can to prepare for the coming hurricane season.

06/11/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Landfall

Hurricane Season Is Here. What Are We in for This Year?

Local meteorologist Matt Lanza of Space City Weather answers all our brewing questions.

06/01/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

Hurricane Nicholas

Harry Styles Houston Tour Stop Cancelled Due To Hurricane Nicholas

The concert is postponed until further notice.

09/14/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Get prepped before hurricane season

Stock up During the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales-Tax Holiday

We could all use a disaster-preparedness kit.

02/23/2021 By Sydney Davis

In the eye of the furr-icane

Get Your Furry Friends Ready for the Hurricane with These Tips

It's not just us humans who need to be prepped for inclement weather.

08/26/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Critters in Need

How to Help Injured and Abandoned Wildlife During Hurricane Season

Should you touch that baby bird or bunny?

06/05/2020 By Kaitlyn Miller

Hello, Dolly

Yes, an Above-Average Hurricane Season Is Likely Heading Our Way

COVID-19 is bound to complicate things, so let's prepare.

05/27/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Hunker Down

Houston Braces Itself for Harvey

Houstonians are clearing out the shelves at H-E-B and battening down the hatches.

08/24/2017 By Roxanna Asgarian

Hunker Down

10 Tips for Surviving a Hurricane in Houston

Don't worry—you probably won't die.

07/18/2017 By Jeff Balke

Hunker Down

Can These Chefs Make a Memorable Meal with Canned Tuna?

The 3rd annual Ready Houston Preparedness Kit Chef's Challenge pits professionals against emergency hurricane rations.

09/23/2015 By Sara Samora

Bayougraphy

How Not to Prepare For a Hurricane

Chris Hebert, Hurricane Expert

07/09/2015 By Jeff Balke

Best of Houstonia

100 Things Every Houstonian Must Do

Presenting your local bucket list: 100 things that simply must be done if you’re to experience the unique seductiveness that is Houston.

10/29/2014 By Houstonia Staff

H-Town Diary

Lust in the Gust

Surviving a date with Ike.

06/01/2013 By Catherine Matusow Illustrations by Dan Page

Houstonia Magazine

Hurricane Safety

A Houstonian's Guide to the Ultimate Hurricane Kit

10 Lesser-Known Hurricane Prep Tips

Houston Restaurants Use Lessons from Derecho to Prep for Next Storm

Hurricane Season Is Here. What Are We in for This Year?

Harry Styles Houston Tour Stop Cancelled Due To Hurricane Nicholas

Stock up During the 2021 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales-Tax Holiday

Get Your Furry Friends Ready for the Hurricane with These Tips

How to Help Injured and Abandoned Wildlife During Hurricane Season

Yes, an Above-Average Hurricane Season Is Likely Heading Our Way

Houston Braces Itself for Harvey

10 Tips for Surviving a Hurricane in Houston

Can These Chefs Make a Memorable Meal with Canned Tuna?

How Not to Prepare For a Hurricane

100 Things Every Houstonian Must Do

Lust in the Gust