As a winter freeze approaches the Houston area, city and state officials are urging residents to register for emergency alerts to stay informed and safe.
AlertHouston, the city’s official emergency notification system, delivers timely information about current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep residents and their families safe.
Residents can sign up to receive alerts via email, text message, voice call, or mobile app push notifications.
The Everbridge app, available for free on Apple and Android devices, allows users to receive geo-targeted alerts and register up to five physical addresses per contact.
For individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency, the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) provides another layer of support.
The free registry allows emergency planners and responders to identify residents with limited mobility, sensory disabilities, medical fragility, or other access and functional needs. While registering with STEAR does not guarantee a specific service, it helps local officials plan and respond more effectively.
Houston-area residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts at AlertHouston and to register for STEAR if they, or someone they care for, may require additional support during emergency events.
Be sure to also download the Storm Tracker 2 weather app, your ultimate sidekick in the battle against unpredictable weather.
What’s new in the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker 2 weather app:
- Live from the Storm Tracker 2 weather center: Livestreams from our meteorologists giving you a heads up about conditions headed your way, straight from the eye of the storm (or at least from a very tech-savvy office).
- Interactive weather maps: Better, more dynamic weather radar that’s more interactive and easier to read.
- Updates from the KPRC Storm Tracker 2 team: Real-time insights, video forecasts and up-to-date analysis from our dedicated weather wizards.
- More detailed forecasts: Now including wind speed and direction! Get 3-day and 7-day forecasts in both quick view and detailed formats.
- Live weather alerts: Integrated alerts for severe weather, including tornado likelihood rankings from 1 to 10, because who doesn’t love a heads-up before chaos strikes?
- Customizable notifications just for you: Choose from KPRC 2 weather alerts and National Weather Service warnings for a full spectrum of alerts directly on your map - including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.
- Click2Pins: Share and view photos and videos from your community. After all, nothing beats weather updates straight from the front lines.
- Dark mode: Because your eyes deserve a break, especially when you’re checking the weather at 2:00 a.m. (Dark mode is enabled based on your device’s settings)