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

Repair and recovery crews are battling through extreme heat to reconnect services for 1 million people.
Hurricane Beryl Death Toll Rises to 7, Generator Misuse Is Blamed for 2 Deaths
Jack Reyna and his son work to drain floodwater in their neighborhood after Hurricane Beryl swept through the area in Houston on July 8, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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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.