{"id":133958,"date":"2026-01-22T20:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/133958\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:02:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:02:17","slug":"sign-up-for-houston-alerts-to-stay-safe-during-winter-freeze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/133958\/","title":{"rendered":"Sign up for Houston alerts to stay safe during winter freeze"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a winter freeze approaches the Houston area, city and state officials are urging residents to register for emergency alerts to stay informed and safe.<\/p>\n

AlertHouston<\/a>, the city\u2019s official emergency notification system, delivers timely information about current conditions, expected impacts, and protective actions to keep residents and their families safe. <\/p>\n

Residents can sign up to receive alerts via email, text message, voice call, or mobile app push notifications. <\/p>\n

The Everbridge app, available for free on Apple and Android devices, allows users to receive geo-targeted alerts and register up to five physical addresses per contact.<\/p>\n

For individuals who may need additional assistance during an emergency, the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry<\/a> (STEAR) provides another layer of support. <\/p>\n

The free registry allows emergency planners and responders to identify residents with limited mobility, sensory disabilities, medical fragility, or other access and functional needs. While registering with STEAR does not guarantee a specific service, it helps local officials plan and respond more effectively.<\/p>\n

Houston-area residents are encouraged to sign up for alerts at AlertHouston<\/a> and to register for STEAR if they, or someone they care for, may require additional support during emergency events.<\/p>\n

Be sure to also download the Storm Tracker 2 weather app<\/a>, your ultimate sidekick in the battle against unpredictable weather.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s new in the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker 2 weather app:<\/p>\n

Live from the Storm Tracker 2 weather center:\u00a0Livestreams from our meteorologists giving you a heads up about conditions headed your way, straight from the eye of the storm (or at least from a very tech-savvy office).<\/p>\n

Interactive weather maps:\u00a0Better, more dynamic weather radar that\u2019s more interactive and easier to read.<\/p>\n

Updates from the KPRC Storm Tracker 2 team:\u00a0Real-time insights, video forecasts and up-to-date analysis from our dedicated weather wizards.<\/p>\n

More detailed forecasts: Now including wind speed and direction! Get 3-day and 7-day forecasts in both quick view and detailed formats.<\/p>\n

Live weather alerts:\u00a0Integrated alerts for severe weather, including tornado likelihood rankings from 1 to 10, because who doesn\u2019t love a heads-up before chaos strikes?<\/p>\n

Customizable notifications just for you:\u00a0Choose from KPRC 2 weather alerts and National Weather Service warnings for a full spectrum of alerts directly on your map – including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms and flash floods.<\/p>\n

Click2Pins:\u00a0Share and view photos and videos from your community. After all, nothing beats weather updates straight from the front lines.<\/p>\n

Dark mode:\u00a0Because your eyes deserve a break, especially when you\u2019re checking the weather at 2:00 a.m.\u00a0(Dark mode is enabled based on your device\u2019s settings)<\/p>\n

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