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Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher program
Read full article: Jamaica's female farmers rebuild after Hurricane Beryl through women-led cash voucher programMore 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.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
Read full article: Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heatA 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.
Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longer
Read full article: Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power for days or longerThe number of heat-related deaths in Texas is rising among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
Read full article: Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by WednesdayThe Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season
Read full article: In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist seasonElectricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
Read full article: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after BerylWith around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
Houston community groups strain to keep feeding and cooling a city battered by repeat storms
Read full article: Houston community groups strain to keep feeding and cooling a city battered by repeat stormsIn the wake of Hurricane Beryl, fresh food and cool air are coming from Houston community groups that have honed their disaster services in a city frequently battered by extreme weather.
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
Read full article: Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outagesMedical officials in Houston say widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have flooded area hospitals with patients seeking treatment for heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly.
Caribbean seeks help in fighting climate change after Hurricane Beryl devastates small islands
Read full article: Caribbean seeks help in fighting climate change after Hurricane Beryl devastates small islandsCaribbean officials are demanding more access to funding and help in fighting climate change just weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region.
Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don't be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5
Read full article: Just a Category 1 hurricane? Don't be fooled by a number — it could be more devastating than a Cat 5Former Federal Emergency Management Director Craig Fugate has some advice for people following storms: Don't judge their severity on how big a number they've been assigned.
Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, are assessing damage, beginning cleanup
Read full article: Vermonters, pummeled by floods exactly a year apart, are assessing damage, beginning cleanupGov. Phil Scott says Vermont is better positioned to recover from floods caused by the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl thanks to lessons learned from another devastating flood exactly a year ago.
Officials plead for $9 million in aid weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastates the southeast Caribbean
Read full article: Officials plead for $9 million in aid weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastates the southeast CaribbeanOfficials say people in the southeast Caribbean urgently need food, water and shelter nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl crushed the region as a Category 4 storm.
Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enough
Read full article: Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enoughAs Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it's time to rethink how cities are preparing for and responding to weather disasters.
Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next week
Read full article: Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next weekA utility company executive warns that about half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have electricity into next week as wide outages from Hurricane Beryl drag on.
A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials say
Read full article: A second person has died in Vermont flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants, officials sayOfficials say a second person has died in Vermont in the flooding from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happenedHundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits
Read full article: Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profitsDestructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are growing more frequent and intense, and insurers are jacking up rates in response.
Hurricane Beryl's remnants drop tornadoes and heavy rain from Great Lakes to New England
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl's remnants drop tornadoes and heavy rain from Great Lakes to New EnglandThe remnants of Hurricane Beryl have dropped tornadoes and are threatening flooding as the system churns into Canada and the northeastern U.S. after leaving millions in the Houston area without power.
Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after BerylHouston’s primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.
Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power
Read full article: Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without powerFrustration is mounting that Houston appeared to buckle under a storm not as powerful as previous ones.
Orlando group calls for help for Jamaica, Caribbean after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Orlando group calls for help for Jamaica, Caribbean after Hurricane BerylCentral Florida organizations are jumping into action to provide relief for people impacted by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the world
Read full article: CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Heat and a hurricane descend on the U.S., other wild weather around the worldAs Hurricane Beryl batters Texas, the world is set for another week of wild weather as human-caused climate change makes extremes like these more likely.
Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here's a breakdown of extreme weather terms
Read full article: Is it a hurricane or a tropical storm? Here's a breakdown of extreme weather termsBeryl regained hurricane strength over the weekend after a short downgrade to a tropical storm as it weakened over land.
Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricane
Read full article: Beryl weakens to tropical depression after slamming into Texas as Category 1 hurricaneAfter Hurricane Beryl slammed into Texas, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses and killing at least three people it moved east and weakened to a tropical depression.
Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperatures
Read full article: Beryl set to strengthen on approach to Texas due to hot ocean temperaturesAfter hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and downgrading to a tropical storm, Beryl is expected to once again become a hurricane as it hurtles towards southern Texas by Sunday evening.
Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, takes aim at Texas
Read full article: Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, takes aim at TexasBeryl has moved into the the Gulf of Mexico and is taking aim at the south Texas coast, after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens back into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl strengthens back into a Category 3 storm as it nears Mexico’s Yucatan PeninsulaAfter leaving a trail of destruction across the eastern Caribbean and at least nine people dead, Hurricane Beryl has strengthened back into a Category 3 storm as it chugs over open water toward Mexico’s resort-studded Yucatan Peninsula.
Mexico evacuates even sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches
Read full article: Mexico evacuates even sea turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approachesStung by past failures to prepare for hurricanes, the Mexican government is evacuating even sea turtle eggs from beaches ahead of Hurricane Beryl.
Chances for Invest 96L to form diminishes as Saharan dust moves in
Read full article: Chances for Invest 96L to form diminishes as Saharan dust moves inEarlier this week, the atmospheric conditions seemed favorable for this system to strengthen, but it missed the opportunity. Now, with Saharan dust and drier air nearby, the chances for Tropical Disturbance 96L to develop have significantly dropped.
Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast Caribbean
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl roars by Jamaica after killing at least 7 people in the southeast CaribbeanHurricane Beryl is roaring by Jamaica, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least seven people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
Central Florida organization preparing to send relief to Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: Central Florida organization preparing to send relief to Jamaica after Hurricane BerylWith Hurricane Beryl expected to hit Jamaica as a major hurricane, the Jamaican American Association of Central Florida is planning ahead when it comes to sending relief to the island.
Central Florida Haiti organization watches as Beryl skirts past island nation
Read full article: Central Florida Haiti organization watches as Beryl skirts past island nationMaggie Saint Jean, who runs the Daily Bread Distribution Center in Central Florida, is urging the community to donate items to help both Haiti and local residents.
Hurricane Beryl becomes earliest Category 5 storm on record
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl becomes earliest Category 5 storm on recordAs of 11 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Hunters have found that Beryl’s maximum sustained winds have increased to 160 mph, making the storm a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir Simpson scale.
How the hot water that fueled Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season
Read full article: How the hot water that fueled Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm seasonHurricane Beryl’s explosive growth into an unprecedented early storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now and the kind of season ahead.