Hurricane preparedness gear
As we hit peak hurricane season, it's a good time to take a look at your gear and supplies to make sure you're ready should a storm hit.
As we hit peak hurricane season, it's a good time to take a look at your gear and supplies to make sure you're ready should a storm hit.
Hurricane Gear Test: Craftsman Portable Inverter Generator
Severe weather can knock out power at any time. After February's big freeze, many of us are considering a generator in our emergency plans. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there is a lot to consider before making that purchase.
Severe weather can knock out power at any time. After February's big freeze, many of us are considering a generator in our emergency plans. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there is a lot to consider before making that purchase.
Hurricane Gear Test: Guardian Angel Elite LED
When a hurricane makes landfall, many can expect a loss of electricity. That's one of the reasons you need a battery-powered light in your emergency supplies. In today's hurricane gear test. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there are a lot of options for a light source.
When a hurricane makes landfall, many can expect a loss of electricity. That's one of the reasons you need a battery-powered light in your emergency supplies. In today's hurricane gear test. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson reminds us there are a lot of options for a light source.
Hurricane Gear Test: Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300
If you have not included a first aid kit into your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. But you're in luck, in this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson show us the Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300.
If you have not included a first aid kit into your hurricane plans, you are missing a key part of emergency preparedness. But you're in luck, in this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson show us the Adventure Medical Kit Sportsman 300.
Hurricane Gear Test: Heater Meals Ex
Hopefully, you have your hurricane gear kit ready to go this season. Make sure food and water are among your top priorities. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a simple product that can deliver you a hot meal.
Hopefully, you have your hurricane gear kit ready to go this season. Make sure food and water are among your top priorities. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a simple product that can deliver you a hot meal.
Hurricane Gear Test: Preppi Little Prepster
Since FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is really a kid at heart, it makes sense that he is so excited about today's Hurricane Gear Test. He has a go-bag that has all of the necessary emergency supplies. But it is also packed with some fun.
Since FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson is really a kid at heart, it makes sense that he is so excited about today's Hurricane Gear Test. He has a go-bag that has all of the necessary emergency supplies. But it is also packed with some fun.
Hurricane Gear Test: Uncharted Supply Co.'s The Athena
Your hurricane plans should assume you will see a loss in power, but we all know that the lights can really go out at any time. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a multi-purpose power bank in this Hurricane Gear Test.
Your hurricane plans should assume you will see a loss in power, but we all know that the lights can really go out at any time. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at a multi-purpose power bank in this Hurricane Gear Test.
Hurricane Gear Test: JUDY Safe
If you live near the gulf coast, you need a hurricane kit. You can build it yourself or look for something prebuilt. On today's hurricane gear test, meteorologist John Dawson reminds us that those kits can come in many different shapes and sizes.
If you live near the gulf coast, you need a hurricane kit. You can build it yourself or look for something prebuilt. On today's hurricane gear test, meteorologist John Dawson reminds us that those kits can come in many different shapes and sizes.
Hurricane Gear Test: Garmin inReach Mini
It seems like we all rely on our cell phones to keep us connected. But what happens if the cell towers get damaged and stop working after a hurricane landfall? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that uses satellites to help keep you connected.
It seems like we all rely on our cell phones to keep us connected. But what happens if the cell towers get damaged and stop working after a hurricane landfall? FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that uses satellites to help keep you connected.
Hurricane Gear Test: ReadyWise Ultimate 3-Day Emergency Survival Backpack
The ReadyWise Ultimate 3-Day Emergency Survival Backpack is filled with 30 servings of emergency food along with a first aid kit, multipurpose flashlight, rechargeable lantern, water filtration bottle, cooking essentials, and much more.
The ReadyWise Ultimate 3-Day Emergency Survival Backpack is filled with 30 servings of emergency food along with a first aid kit, multipurpose flashlight, rechargeable lantern, water filtration bottle, cooking essentials, and much more.
Hurricane Gear Test: Rocksolar Adventurer Portable Power Station
If we ever were to experience a days-long power outage, you would need something to keep your phone charged so you can stay connected. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Rocksolar Adventurer Portable Power Station.
If we ever were to experience a days-long power outage, you would need something to keep your phone charged so you can stay connected. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Rocksolar Adventurer Portable Power Station.
MyMedic 10 Essentials Kit
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson highlights a compact bag that is well organized and packed with products.
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson highlights a compact bag that is well organized and packed with products.
Hurricane Gear Test: Life+Gear Pro Survivor Premium 72 Hour Pack
Life+Gear's Pro Survivor Premium 72 Hour Pack is designed for two people and everything is neatly contained in a waterproof grab-and-go backpack.
Life+Gear's Pro Survivor Premium 72 Hour Pack is designed for two people and everything is neatly contained in a waterproof grab-and-go backpack.
Hurricane Gear Test: Pre-built survival kits
Hurricane season has officially begun. Do you have what you need? Meteorologist John Dawson has a preview of what to expect this year from the Hurricane Gear Test, and he takes a look at some pre-built kits.
Hurricane season has officially begun. Do you have what you need? Meteorologist John Dawson has a preview of what to expect this year from the Hurricane Gear Test, and he takes a look at some pre-built kits.
Readywise Survival Backpack
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at what's included in a survival backpack from Readywise.
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at what's included in a survival backpack from Readywise.
Leatherman Survival Kit
Some survival kits are more hurricane-ready than others. Meteorologist John Dawson tells us what we need to look for.
Some survival kits are more hurricane-ready than others. Meteorologist John Dawson tells us what we need to look for.
Midland Emergency Crank Weather Radio
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a crank-powered flashlight with a weather radio.
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a crank-powered flashlight with a weather radio.
Coast Polysteel 700
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson tests a flashlight he says is really tough.
This Flashlight Friday, Meteorologist John Dawson tests a flashlight he says is really tough.
Spot X
We all rely on our phones to keep us connected and informed. But what happens if they stop working after a hurricane landfall? In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that skips the cell towers and reaches up to the satellites to keep you connected.
We all rely on our phones to keep us connected and informed. But what happens if they stop working after a hurricane landfall? In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a device that skips the cell towers and reaches up to the satellites to keep you connected.
CRKT Eat'n Tool
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson looks at a low-cost tool he says could come in handy.
In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson looks at a low-cost tool he says could come in handy.