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Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher program

More than two months after Hurricane Beryl, the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes

The Independent UK

After Hurricane Beryl, Cooling Centers Were Few and Slow to Arrive for Houstonians of Color—Some Died of Heat Exposure

During the power outage following the storm, a shocking lack of support in vulnerable communities reflected a larger breakdown in coordination between the state, CenterPoint Energy, and local governments.

Texas Observer

Caribbean nations still facing humanitarian crisis weeks after Hurricane Beryl destruction

Category 4 hurricane that devastated the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines when it hit the Caribbean last month has left many traumatised

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Disaster declaration approved for Vermont for July flooding from remnants of Beryl

President Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Vermont that makes federal funding available to help people and communities affected by flooding on July 9 and 10 caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl

The Independent UK

Texas Attorney General Investigates Houston Utility After Hurricane Outages

Texas AG investigates CenterPoint Energy for alleged fraud and waste post-Hurricane Beryl power outages, raising concerns over Houston's power grid reliabi...

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Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl

Texas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl

The Independent UK

Weak infrastructure, distrust make communication during natural disasters hard on rural Texas

When disaster strikes, Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy takes command of her county’s emergency communication channels, including a text service and Facebook page.

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Hurricane Beryl Aftermath: Hope Emerges In Carriacou As Recovery Efforts Face Challenges‌ One Month After Hurricane Beryl: Islands Remain In Ruins ‌

One month post-devastation, signs of progress appear amidst logistical hurdles and urgent needs on the hurricane-hit island.‌ One month post-Hurricane Beryl: Carriacou's Trees show signs of hope as Leaves Begin to Reappear ‌

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Waiting Out the Storm in Prison

Incarcerated Texans describe conditions in prison following Hurricane Beryl.

Texas Observer

Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36 people, including more who lost power in heat

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36

The Independent UK

CenterPoint CEO promises improvements as Texas scrutinizes company’s Beryl response

Jason Wells told regulators the company will launch a new outage tracker by Aug. 1. It will also trim more tree limbs near power lines and hire an executive to focus on emergency response.

The Texas Tribune

CenterPoint draws state ire after Hurricane Beryl power outages. Here’s what you need to know.

Following Hurricane Beryl’s large-scale power outages, state officials launched an investigation and legislative hearings to scrutinize CenterPoint’s response after the storm.

The Texas Tribune

As hurricane season begins, here's how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm

The hurricane season roared into the U.S. with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July

The Independent UK

In Beryl’s wake, heat-related Texas deaths climb after millions left without power

So far, 23 people have died after Beryl made landfall on July 8.

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The Independent UK

Woman, 64, dies from extreme heat as Texas outages continue two weeks after Beryl hammered state

At least 23 people have died due to heat-related illnesses in the wake of power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl amid a deadly heat wave

The Independent UK

A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 23

The Guardian - UK

Caribbean leaders call for ‘Marshall plan’ to help rebuild after Hurricane Beryl

Three prime ministers write to UK government saying islands cannot sustain debt from repeated rebuilding

The Texas Tribune

Why Texas’ mass power outages continue to happen

Repairing electricity infrastructure after storms usually costs customers. So could strengthening it before the next weather event.

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InsideEVs

How Electric Vehicles Powered Houston Homes During Hurricane Beryl

As Hurricane Beryl took power out in parts of Texas, some EV owners relied on bidirectional charging to power their homes and appliances.

Texas Observer

Hunger Was Already Bad Enough. Then Beryl Hit.

Food spoils when the power goes out, exposing more people to hunger and food insecurity. But the crisis goes deeper than that.

The Independent UK

Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents

Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

The Texas Tribune

Houston property insurance is already expensive. Hurricane Beryl will make it worse.

Insurance researchers and analysts expect insurers will continue raising already high premiums — and become more selective with what type of damage they cover.

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Houston Outages Expected To Be Resolved Within Two Days

CenterPoint Energy's response to Hurricane Beryl in Texas under scrutiny, highlighting grid resilience concerns and calls for reforms.

The Independent UK

Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be restored by Wednesday

The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday

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