As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Do we need to cover our windows during a hurricane? You can cover your windows in the following ways: storm shutters or plywood. Storm shutters offer the easiest protection for windows, French doors, and sliding glass doors. The Texas Agrilife Extension has a detailed how-to on installing plywood for your home’s windows.

A lot of people are suggesting others to freeze water bottles - and lots of them. Why should you freeze water bottles? The frozen water in bottles will keep the freezer cool longer. Depending on how long you need to go without power, you could also transfer some of the frozen water bottles into your refrigerator. This is also a good option if you don’t have a lot of space for water bottles.