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Do you need food relief after Hurricane Beryl plowed through Houston last week, leaving many residents without power and spoiled food? 🍊 Here are some answers to commonly asked questions around available food and household assistance programs. bit.ly/4d0ITqH

Residents and business owners in more than 60 Texas counties are now able to apply for federal aid through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, following Beryl. Aid can include grants for home repairs, property losses, and more. https://bit.ly/3S9ohoi

Houston property insurance is already expensive — and that cost is only expected to grow as Hurricane Beryl and other major storms batter the city. 📈 Insurance researchers and analysts said they expect insurers will continue to raise already high premiums and become more selective with what type of damage they cover in the wake of Beryl. bit.ly/4d1V9aE

“Having to close anytime during your busiest months is not something you want to do.” The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl is limiting operations of businesses and attractions during Galveston's peak tourist season. Still, business owners are managing to open their doors for customers. https://bit.ly/4bRVk7u

"Guess there's nothing to do but pray I survive." Some Houstonians continue to endure days without power, facing sweltering conditions and frustration. Despite efforts to restore electricity, many neighborhoods expect to see another week without power. https://bit.ly/3WjdRF5

NEW: CenterPoint has restored power to over 2 million customers as of Monday morning, leaving about 250,000 residents without electricity.💡 They announced that power is on track to return to 98 percent of affected customers by the end of Wednesday. bit.ly/3WmhCtb

Gov. Greg Abbott warned CenterPoint Energy that its service area might be reduced if it doesn't address its "failures" in preparing for and responding to Hurricane Beryl. This comes after the utility company left 80% of its customers in the dark. https://bit.ly/3LnZTeF

How can CenterPoint best prepare power lines for major storms? While research suggests there are benefits to burying power lines, experts say the solution to the Houston area’s electricity distribution problems may not be so simple. https://lnkd.in/gBkBy5kM

No power means no work for many in Houston after Beryl. The strain is starting to show. https://lnkd.in/geg7afnJ

Individuals impacted by Hurricane Beryl can apply for federal funding. Here’s what to know. https://lnkd.in/gRAJtdZv