Donations will provide immediate relief to those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Texas, including emergency shelter, food, and medical supplies. Funds will also support long-term recovery efforts such as rebuilding homes, repairing infrastructure, and assisting local businesses in recovering from the storm’s impact.
Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall on the Texas coast, has caused significant damage and disruption. Initially a Category 4 hurricane, Beryl weakened before hitting Texas but still brought heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges. The storm has led to widespread power outages, mandatory evacuations, and severe flooding, particularly affecting coastal communities from Corpus Christi to Houston.
In early July 2024, Hurricane Beryl, a powerful and early-season storm, made landfall along the Texas coast. After causing devastation in the Caribbean, Beryl approached the U.S. as a weakening but still dangerous hurricane. The storm prompted mandatory evacuations in several counties, including Refugio, Nueces, and parts of Galveston. Authorities issued alerts for hurricane-force winds, storm surges, and the potential for flash flooding and tornadoes.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management prepared for extensive impacts, advising residents to secure power-dependent family members in safe locations and prepare for prolonged power outages and flooding. Beryl’s path and intensity were challenging to predict due to the storm’s reorganization in the Gulf, leading to a wide area of impact.
The hurricane caused significant rainfall, with some areas expected to receive up to 15 inches, leading to severe flooding in urban and low-lying regions. The immediate aftermath saw widespread power outages, with over 2.5 million people affected and significant property damage reported across the impacted areas. Emergency services and local authorities are actively involved in rescue and relief operations, but the scale of the disaster necessitates additional support.
This disaster underscores the urgent need for community support and disaster relief to help Texas residents recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Your contributions can make a significant difference in providing the necessary resources for those affected by this devastating storm.
