Harris County's Before the Storm guide helps residents get ready for hurricanes and severe weather — from building an emergency kit to protecting your home. The county also trims trees and clears drains to reduce storm damage.
The guide walks you through preparing an emergency supply kit, writing down emergency numbers, planning for pets, keeping three days of food, water, and medicine, and reviewing your family's plan.
Build an emergency kit, save emergency numbers where everyone can find them, plan for pets, and keep at least three days of food, water, and medicine. Review the plan with your family.
Prepare before hurricane season (June–November) and before any approaching storm
Harris County
Provided by Harris County Precinct 4. Pairs with the county's hurricane-safety and evacuation resources.
Houston faces real hurricane risk every season. A little preparation now — a kit, a plan, key numbers — can keep your family safe when a storm hits.
