Hurricanes

A first aid kit is one of the top five things that every hurricane kit needs. In today's Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson looks at one that comes in a waterproof container.

One of the things you probably miss after a hurricane is the power -- and maybe your coffee, too. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at an option to serve it up, even after a storm.

You must plan for no power in your home after a hurricane makes landfall. Here is an full kit from Emergency Zone helping you prepare for the loss of electricity. Here's what's inside: 1 Durable Nylon Pouch, 6 Candles, 4 Light Sticks, 2 Pocket CREE Mini LED Flashlight, 2 Collapsible LED Lantern, 1 Box of Waterproof Matches, 1 AM/FM/WB Radio, 1 Deck of Playing Cards, and 1 4-in-1 Emergency Dynamo Radio Flashlight. And remember, weather can knock out power anytime of the year not just hurricane season. You need a light and a way to charge your cell phone in your hurricane supplies.

It's a good idea to keep most of your hurricane supplies in one location, ready for any emergency. Many people do that with a “go-bag”. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson says he prefers a “go-box” instead.

We have experienced our fair share of power outages in Houston over the years. Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at some string lights in this Hurricane Gear Test.

Some everyday items become hard to come by when a hurricane strikes. One of those is gasoline. Meteorologist John Dawson has some safety reminders as he reviews a very large fuel container.