Hurricane Gear Test: Acebeam P20

A battery-powered flashlight or lantern is a must for your hurricane preparedness plan. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a powerful light that is rechargeable and waterproof.

Hurricane Gear Test: Lifesaver Cube

Your hurricane plans must include basics like food and water, but it can be challenging to store enough clean water. In this Hurricane Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a water purifier.

How to make a hurricane emergency kit for $100

Now that we're in hurricane season, Meteorologist John Dawson and Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan have teamed up again to help you assemble an emergency kit for just $100. This plan will feed a family of four for three days and provide essential power during an outage.

How to create an emergency kit on a budget

Hurricane season is here, and it’s time to pull together your emergency preparedness kit. But buying extra food, water and supplies can add up fast. So JD and Heather Sullivan are back with a combined Hurricane Gear Test and Sullivan’s Smart Sense to show you how to pull an emergency kit together for your family for $100.

GetxGo GO Kit | Hurricane Gear Test

Living along the Gulf Coast, you know we need a hurricane kit. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at one that comes in a waterproof bag.

Hurricane Gear Test: 2025 preview

Hurricane season has begun. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson gives us a preview of what we can expect this year during the Hurricane Gear Test.

Devos Lightranger 800 Mini: Emergency Gear Test

You need a battery-powered light in your go-bag or emergency kit. Meteorologist John Dawson says a lantern for camping is a good option for a group or family. On today’s Emergency Gear Test he has one that is rechargeable and comes with its own tripod.

Biolite Luci Charge 360 | Emergency Gear Test

A battery-powered lantern is a must during a power outage. Meteorologist John Dawson wants you to have 36 hours of light in your emergency kit. In this gear test, he shows us a solar-powered rechargeable lantern that can also be used as a power bank.

Emergency Gear Test: Rapid Rope Utility Rope

We know a big part of emergency preparedness is planning for the unexpected. Storing some basic tools and materials will help you deal with those unexpected events. On this emergency gear test, Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on one of those supplies.

Midland Portable Emergency Weather Alert Crank Radio

A crank powered flashlight radio is probably in your emergency preparedness kit. In this Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a new model from a company that has been making them for years.

Emergency Gear Test: Klean Freak Body Wipes

It can sometimes be difficult to maintain proper hygiene during an emergency due to a loss of power or limited water. So on today's emergency gear test, meteorologist John Dawson has a way to help us stay fresh.

Outask Telescopic Lantern: Emergency Gear Test

Have you considered a rechargeable lantern as your battery-powered light in your emergency kit? In this Emergency Gear Test, Meteorologist John Dawson shows us one that can run for more than 60 hours.