Millions of Texans were left without power after Hurricane Beryl made its third and final landfall near Matagorda early Monday, July 8th, 2024.
Rainfall brought by Beryl caused near-record flooding in the Houston area, raising some bayous, like the White Oak Bayou and Buffalo Bayou, nearly 24 feet in the span of nine hours Monday. City officials say dangerous driving conditions have prompted road delays, closures, and several rescues.
A heat advisory was issued for Tuesday across most of southeast Texas. Heat index values are expected to rise to around 106 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
Federal aid is available in 67 Texas counties after Hurricane Beryl swept through the state July 8. President Joe Biden said he immediately approved a major disaster declaration June 9 while on a call with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is serving as governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is on a pre-planned trip to Asia.
“We will provide life-saving and life-sustaining activities, and any other federal resource that Texas needs,” Biden said in a statement. “We will be with the people of Texas for as long as it takes to recover.”
Information about how to apply for federal aid can be found on the Government Disaster Assistance Website: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/what-to-expect
