Hurricanes

The governor of Louisiana says four people, including a 14-year-old girl and an 68-year-old man, were killed by falling trees as Hurricane Laura moved through the state.

Check this list of voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders in southeast Texas counties and cities, and which ones have now been lifted.

A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.

Are you looking to help those affected by Hurricane Laura? Here are some of the ways that you can help recovery efforts. 

Hurricane Laura made landfall and brings unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves that will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana.

Houston residents are urged to remain indoors throughout the evening, bring in or tie down any loose items in your yard or driveway and bring your pets indoors. 

With powerful winds from Hurricane Laura threatening the Houston area, Centerpoint Energy expects to be busy with power outages and downed power lines.

Winds are expected to be the most damaging part of Hurricane Laura in some areas.  But wind damage isn't always covered by homeowner's insurance. Homeowners may need windstorm insurance.

Several southeast Texas businesses are announcing closures and cancellations as Hurricane Laura approaches the Gulf Coast.