Record-breaking Hurricane Beryl made landfall along the Texas coast early Monday morning as FEMA teams were on standby for support.
Residents and business owners were warned of high water in Surfside Beach, Texas . As of Monday afternoon Surfside Beach remained closed as officials made their damage assessment, according to Surfside Beach Texas Emergency Services. Hurricane Beryl slammed the village as it made landfall early Monday, July 8, 2024. Beryl knocked out the power in the village.
Days before Beryl's arrival, FEMA teams with over 60 people on staff collected 800,000 liters of water, prepared 500,000 meals, collected tarps and had 60 electric generators for Texans, according to a FEMA news release. Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. A refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours and a full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours.
Nearly 400 Red Cross disaster responders are helping with feeding, emotional and spiritual care for storm survivors, stated FEMA.Coastal towns like Surfside Beach warned residents who were making their way back to their homes and businesses of high water.
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