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Preparing for hurricanes and heat while recovering from floods: how to prep for summer weather

While some people are still picking up tree trunks and waiting for power to return, near record-breaking summerlike heat is descending upon southeast Texas.

We've already checked off unseasonable heat, flooding, hail and, somehow, Mexican heat dome-fueled derechos off of the "bad weather" list this spring, and an "extremely active" hurricane season is expected.

So, how do we prepare? I'm asking this as a still new and still-terrified southeast Texan.

If you're as lost as I am, check out our guides on how to prepare your home for hurricane season, carbon monoxide and generators, a hurricane checklist, emergency contacts to have and what to do after a hurricane. We've also got guides to flood insurance, heat advisories, and heat safety tips.

Like Oprah Winfrey and cars, we've got just about enough real-time trackers for anyone. That includes a flood tracker, heat tracker, power outage tracker and storm and air quality trackers.

An aside: Oak Ridge North is considering restricting or banning short-term rentals. I've heard a few short-term rental issues and complaints in township meetings and on social media.

What is your opinion on short-term rentals, and what's you experience with them in The Woodlands? Let me know at claire.partain@houstonchronicle.com.

Claire Partain, Suburban reporter producer

Claire.Partain@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

Montgomery County District Attorney Brett Ligon spoke Wednesday during a press conference to urge residents to be vigilant as the 100 deadliest days of summer begines.

Photo by: Catherine Dominguez

Montgomery County officials target drownings, boat accidents, road fatalities

Montgomery County law enforcement and first responders are urging residents to be vigilant on roads and lakes as the season moves into the 100 deadliest days of summer.

The Woodlands Warriors netball team took on the Atlanta Crusaders and Austin Retros in the first round of the National Netball League Championship May 18-19 at Bear Branch Multipurpose Courts in The Woodlands.

Photo by: Woodlands Warriors Netball

The Woodlands hosts National Netball Championship. What to know about the sport

The Woodlands recently hosted the first round of the National Netball Championship at Bear Branch Multipurpose courts. Here's what to know about the sport.

Oak Ridge North's building complex is seen, Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

Oak Ridge North considers new rules on short-term home rentals

Oak Ridge North property owners looking to turn homes into an Airbnb or Vrbo may see new rules as officials look to restrict short-term rentals.

Openings and Closings

Pizza Twist has opened in College Park with both Indian-inspired and traditional pizza options.

I, for one, am interested in what tandoori chicken tastes like on a pie.

Shout out

Shout out to College Park High School's Juno Peth and The Woodlands' Ahona Chowdury and mixed doubles' team Eli Sam and Albany Pulido for competing in the 6A Tennis State Championship over the weekend!

One last thing …

Traveling for Memorial Day weekend or summer break?

We've got a real-time tracker that compares current and historical data on flight delays and cancellations at Houston's airports. Check that out here.