Beryl exposed how vulnerable the electric infrastructure is to failure, leaving residents angry and at risk.
Hurricane Beryl
Hurricane Beryl made land fall as a Category 1 hurricane near Matagorda on July 8, 2024 before its deadly, damaging winds wreaked havoc on trees and power lines, leaving millions of Texans without electricity for days.
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“They need to fix something quick”: Texans without power for days are getting angry
Nearly a million Texans were still without power on Friday. And the utility company with the most outages was facing threats of violence.
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Days after Beryl, Texans toil to cope with debris, heat, rain and no power
More than 1 million Texans still don’t have electricity. For those hardest hit by Beryl, the wait will stretch into next week.
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CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously has
According to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up.
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Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions
In Houston, discharged patients remain in an arena to avoid powerless homes. Some 70 miles north, Livingston’s hospital is one of 17 in the state relying on a generator because of Hurricane Beryl power outages.
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Millions of Texans face third day without power in summer heat
Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation.
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How to navigate FEMA during this year’s hurricane season
The upcoming hurricane season is anticipated to be “above-average,” potentially causing those in its path to suffer from property damages. Here is how federal assistance may help you in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
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Biden says Texas officials delayed request for Beryl federal aid
Gov. Greg Abbott has spent the duration of the hurricane on a pre-scheduled trip to meet with foreign diplomats in Asia, leaving Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as acting governor.
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Tropical Storm Beryl: How to get help and help Texans
Officials warn of continued flooding and other risks as Beryl leaves. Groups are mobilizing to help affected Texans.
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“Just my luck”: Houston begins clean up after Beryl rips through Gulf Coast
Across the Gulf Coast, fences toppled, awnings ripped, business signs soared away and traffic lights twisted askew.
