Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc across Texas, and it's left death and destruction in its wake.

According to AccuWeather, the estimated total economic loss in the United States from Beryl is between $28 and 32 billion—this includes direct damage from the storm, job and wage losses, interruptions of the supply chain, and flight delays and cancellations.

When it made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, on Monday, Beryl was classified as a Category 1 hurricane.

At the time of this writing, at least eight people have died.

In addition, major power outages have impacted millions. On Monday afternoon, after Beryl made landfall, more than 2.9 million electric customers in Texas were without power. While power has slowly been restored across the state, there are still 1.7 million outages as of Wednesday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.

The outages, combined with the heat and humidity, have created dangerous conditions that will persist throughout the week. Outages may last for days, which will be dangerous not only for those without access to air conditioners but also for families who are struggling with food security, as food stored in refrigerators and freezers may spoil.

*This is an ongoing story and will be updated accordingly. Refresh for the latest!

Kristina Shriver
Director of Our Community Now. When not writing or reading, Kristina likes to dance like no one is watching and enjoys speaking in vague movie references/quotes, which only a select few in her circle truly understand. A huge nerd, she loves attending comic book conventions (in costume, of course!) and engaging in geek-fueled conversations with anyone who is willing to listen to her ramble. She also dedicates her spare time to supporting various mental health organizations.
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