Happy Holidays and Giving Tuesday/ Support People Affected by Hurricane Beryl Houston, Texas

Update: Restoring power to millions of Texans slammed by the deadly and destructive storm Beryl could take days or even weeks, posing a dangerous scenario for residents who will not have air conditioning as sweltering heat settles over the state.

Beryl slammed into southern Texas as a Category 1 hurricane Monday, knocking out power to more than 2.5 million homes and leaving at least 8 people dead in Texas and Louisiana.

More than 2.3 million people throughout Texas were still without power Tuesday morning, according to poweroutage.us.

Emergency Relief Fund: Providing food, water, shelter, and other necessities to families impacted by the storm.
Debris removal and clean-up: Aiding communities in removing downed trees and other debris to clear roads and restore normalcy.
Every contribution, big or small, will bring much-needed assistance to families struggling in the aftermath of this disaster.
Donate Now and Help
Here's how your donation can help:
$25 can provide a care package with essential supplies for a family in need.
$25 can provide shelter to displaced animals by the storm.
$50 can help ensure a family displaced by the storm has access to food and shelter.
$100 can contribute to debris removal efforts, making neighborhoods safe and accessible again.
We also accept DAF, Stock and Cryptocurrency on our website www.opulentusa.org/texas
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HOUSTON – On Sunday evening, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo warned residents of the possible danger ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl making landfall on the Texas Coast Monday morning.
As Tropical Storm Beryl approaches, Southeast Texas is already experiencing significant rainfall from the storm’s outer bands.
The initial line of storms, moving south to north, has passed through areas from north of The Woodlands to Sealy, bringing significant rainfall.
Beryl is currently a tropical storm with 65 mph winds, moving northwest at 10 mph. The storm is expected to make landfall near Matagorda Bay around 2:00 a.m., potentially as a Category 1 hurricane. By 8:00 a.m., hurricane-force winds could affect areas along I-10, including Columbus, Katy, and Houston.
Houston’s primary threats include flooding and tornadoes, with the most severe weather expected between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The storm will continue to impact the region through the morning, clearing by the afternoon. Future cast models show continuous rain bands until late evening, with heavy rain expected in Houston and south of I-10 around 2:00 a.m.
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