{"id":2273,"date":"2026-05-22T04:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2026-05-22T04:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T04:00:58","slug":"houston-renters-urged-to-prepare-now-as-hurricane-season-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=2273","title":{"rendered":"Houston renters urged to prepare now as hurricane season approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"
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HOUSTON<\/strong> – <\/span>With hurricane season beginning June 1, Harris County emergency officials are encouraging Houston renters to start preparing now instead of waiting until a storm is already threatening the Gulf Coast.<\/p>\n

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Officials say apartment residents can face unique challenges during severe weather, including flooding, extended power outages and blocked access to apartment complexes.<\/p>\n

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Renters may overlook risks:<\/p>\n

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Mark Sloan, Director of the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, says many renters \u2014 especially people new to Houston \u2014 may not fully understand the area\u2019s flooding and severe weather risks.<\/p>\n

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“People who move here\u2026 don\u2019t understand the risk and threats of Harris County and our proximity to the Gulf,” Sloan said.<\/p>\n

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Sloan said some renters may assume living on a higher floor automatically protects them during severe weather, but storms can still create major problems at apartment complexes.<\/p>\n

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Officials say apartment residents can still lose power, refrigeration, internet access and air conditioning for days after storms. Flooded roads and fallen trees can also make it difficult for people to leave or return to their complexes.<\/p>\n

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What renters should do:<\/p>\n

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Emergency officials recommend renters begin building emergency kits now and plan for the possibility of being without power or access to stores for several days.<\/p>\n

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Officials say emergency kits should include:<\/p>\n

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