Hurricane Gear Test: Ecoflow Delta 3 Plus Portable Power Station
You have to be ready for a power outage. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson recommends purchasing a portable power station. He shows us one that is expandable if your electrical demands increase.
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.
Roundhouse Provisions Emergency Meal Kit | Hurricane Gear Test
When emergency planning, you want to make sure you have a food option. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a simple solution with a dehydrated meal kit.
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.
Bridgford Foods ready-to-eat meals for emergencies
John Dawson is joined by Erin Lee with Bridgford Foods to share some of their ready-to-eat products that will be a great addition to your hurricane kit in case of an emergency.
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.
Streamlight ProTac HL 6 flashlight | Emergency Gear Test
Power can go out at any time of the year. A battery-powered flashlight or lantern is a must have. FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson shows us a powerful light that is rechargeable and waterproof.
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.
Survival Frog Zombinator survival hatchet
On today's emergency gear test, meteorologist John Dawson shows us a unique multi-tool that could be added to your supplies.
Survival Frog Zombinator Survival Hatchet
FOX 26 Meteorologist John Dawson takes a look at the Survival Frog Zombinator Survival Hatchet in this Emergency Gear Test.
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.
Klean Freak Body Wipes: Emergency Gear Test
During an emergency, it could become hard to keep up with your hygiene and Meteorologist John Dawson has a way you can stay fresh with body wipes.
Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket: Emergency Gear Test
Are you prepared for an arctic blast? Meteorologist John Dawson focuses on what you need to keep in your vehicle for a cold weather emergency.
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.