Hurricane Beryl Death Toll Rises to 7, Generator Misuse Is Blamed for 2 Deaths

Published on July 9, 2024

Seven people are confirmed dead, and millions are without power as Texas Gulf Coast communities get to work on recovery efforts and damage assessment the day after Hurricane Beryl roared through. They are doing so while also being under a heat advisory. Acting Texas Gov. Dan Patrick held a press briefing on July 9 with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd, and other government leaders to discuss recovery efforts after the southeast corner of the state was rocked with hurricane-force winds, flooding, and several damaging tornadoes. Mr. Kidd said two of the deaths were a caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, and he warned against mishandling gas-powered generators to power their homes. He reminded people that carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas....

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