Preparing for tropical weather

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Tropical systems bring heavy rain and damaging winds to Central Texas. To help residents prepare for storms, the state launched the Texas Emergency portal which offers a variety of resources for planning.
TexasPrepares.org offers a simple, step-by-step guide walking you through planning, building a disaster kit and staying up to date.
For parents, FEMA has a great checklist to help you be ready in the event of an emergency.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA,