Affordable tips for hurricane season | Sullivan’s Smart Sense/Hurricane Gear Test
With Hurricane season at its peak, consumer reporter Heather Sullivan and meteorologist John Dawson show you how to prepare on a budget.
Hurricane Gear Test: Uncharted Supply Co. The Zeus Air
Power banks are a must-have during emergencies, especially when the lights go out. But what if your power bank could do more than just charge your phone?
Hurricane Gear Test: GenTent Safety Canopy
As hurricane season rages on, are you prepared to safely use your generator in the storm? Learn about a life-saving product that could protect your family from the hidden dangers of carbon monoxide.
Prepper All Naturals Freeze-Dried Beef Steak
When you are making your hurricane plans, you know food and water are some of the first things to consider, but knowing what food to buy can quickly become overwhelming with all the options out there. On today’s Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson has an example of freeze-dried meat.
Hurricane Gear Test: Biolite Power Station
Staying powered up during a storm is crucial. Meteorologist John Dawson reviews the Biolite Base Charge 1500 + which is a powerful, portable station perfect for keeping your essentials running when the lights go out.
Infinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight
When we have a hurricane such as Hurricane Beryl, the lights are at risk of going out anytime. Meteorologist John Dawson shares the Xfinity X1 Hybrid Power Flashlight which is a necessity for your hurricane preparation!
Hurricane Gear Test: Battarix power card
Hurricane Beryl knocked power out to millions of Houstonians. In this Hurricane Gear Test, he shows us an item that can help keep your devices charged.
Hurricane Gear Test: Solight Design Megapuff
You need to have a battery powered light in case you're left without power during a hurricane. It doesn't have to be a flashlight. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a rechargeable lantern.
EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 Portable Power Station
Hurricane Beryl knocked power out for more than 2 million of us across the Houston area. That includes Meteorologist John Dawson. In this Hurricane Gear Test, he shows us a large battery he used to power his home.
Texas grid expansion fund boosted
With electricity demand set to skyrocket by the end of the decade, Texas is boosting a fund to expand the grid.
Hurricane Gear Test: Midland Emergency Crank Radio
You know a crank-powered radio and flashlight is a classic emergency preparedness staple. FOX 26's John Dawson shows us a modern version in this Hurricane Gear Test.
Emergency Gear Test: First Aid Kits
We are in hurricane season, but there are other emergencies that can arise. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson talks about the importance of having a first aid kit.
JD's Emergency Gear Test: Power outage preparedness
Are you prepared in case of a power outage? FOX 26's John Dawson talks about ways to make sure you are prepared.
Hurricane Gear Test preview: What to expect!
June 1 is the official start to hurricane season and meteorologist John Dawson will be back to review and talk about all the supplies you may need in your hurricane kits! Here's a preview of what to expect this year on the Hurricane Gear Test.
JD's Emergency Gear Test: Lights
We need to be ready for life disruptions any time of the year. From ice storms to springtime severe weather, we have plenty of opportunities to use our hurricane supplies. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is focusing on emergency lighting.
Gear Test: Storing clean water
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on ways to store enough clean water during an emergency.
Emergency Gear Test: Emergency food
In this Emergency Gear Test, FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on some food options that you can store for a long time.
JD's Emergency Gear Test: Do you have enough food?
Meteorologist John "JD" Dawson focuses on food in this week's emergency gear test.
JD's Hurricane Gear Test: Hurricane Kit basics must haves
In the last day of Hurricane season, Meteorologist John Dawson introduces a new product to help wrap up the hurricane season
JD Hurricane Gear Test: Gerber Hiking Kit
Weather forecaster John Dawson explains how this device can help you prepare for the cold weather ahead or even hurricane weather