When a hurricane threatens the Texas Gulf Coast, the question isn’t always if you should leave — it’s when, and by which route. The answer depends entirely on one thing: your evacuation zone.

2026 hurricane naming list has a new name on the list.

Hurricane season starts June 1. Learn how Houston families living paycheck to paycheck can build an affordable 7 day hurricane kit with water, non-perishable food and other essentials without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re new to the Houston area or a long-time resident who has weathered more than a few hurricanes, now is the time to get ready for anything that may come our way this year. In this article, you will find a series of short videos designed to help get you and your loved ones ready. Share them with friends and family and take action -- to make sure you’re not caught off guard if a tropical system moves into the Gulf this hurricane season.

View the 2025 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

View the 2024 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.

Here’s your guide to determining which food items to keep or toss after you lose power:

View the 2023 Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide here or access a copy you can download and print.