KPRC 2 is rallying Houstonians to come together for a powerful day of community support and hurricane preparedness on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
KPRC 2 Cleanup Day will spotlight local areas devastated by recent floods and tornadoes, while looking ahead to an active upcoming hurricane season.
The day culminates with KPRC 2’s annual Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide, a 30-minute special airing that night at 7 on KPRC 2 and streaming live on KPRC 2+.
In the hard-hit River Plantation neighborhood of Conroe, hundreds of homes were destroyed by catastrophic flooding, and debris still lines the streets. KPRC 2's Andy Cerota and Bill Spencer will be live on the ground, documenting the aftermath through gripping personal stories. A local junk removal company has generously stepped up to donate trucks to help this resilient community clear away debris that could pose a danger when another storm strikes.
One homeowner caring for her husband with dementia put it, "This is make or break time with the upcoming hurricane season."
Just miles away in Cypress, Lisa Hernandez and Justin Stapleton will report live on the scope of the damage from a recent tornado touchdown. Hernandez will also share a special story shining a light on the pets and animals displaced by the deadly storms.
In addition, KPRC 2 will host a phone bank in its Grand Lobby with the American Red Cross for viewers to call in and make donations. Contributions will go toward supporting flood and tornado victims. Impacted families will join in person to courageously share their powerful stories of perseverance in the face of adversity. Major sponsors with the American Red Cross will donate checks live on KPRC 2 to support the ongoing recovery.
Representatives from the Houston Fire Department will also participate, providing critical expertise on hurricane preparedness and how to keep families safer when the next storm strikes.
The day will end with KPRC 2’s annual Hurricane & Flood Survival Guide at 7 p.m., which will also be on the KPRC 2+ Livestream. It's a day to unite, rebuild, and reinforce our unshakeable community bonds.
(This post taken from a press release)
