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Impact of Hurricane Beryl on Texas Businesses Hundreds of thousands of CenterPoint customers will remain without power into next week July 11, 2024 at 12:19 p.m. CenterPoint Energy estimates that hundreds of thousands of customers will remain without power into next week — but it hasn’t said yet which specific areas should prepare for persistent outages. As of Thursday morning, 1.1 million households and businesses it serves lacked electricity. The longer-lasting outages were likely to be in the hard-hit areas of Matagorda County, Brazoria County and parts of Galveston County, along with some pockets elsewhere, said Jason Ryan, executive vice president of regulatory services and government affairs for CenterPoint, at a Public Utility Commission of Texas meeting on Thursday. The slower work will involve rebuilding large spans of infrastructure, Ryan told the commissioners, such as poles broken and toppled onto the ground. “We know that we still have a lot of work to do and we will not stop the work until it is done,” Ryan said. The Houston-area utility says it will have power back on for an additional 400,000 households and businesses by the end of the day Friday. It plans to restore electricity for another 350,000 customers by the end of the day Sunday. The company said it would release more specific estimates today. Nearly 3 million electricity customers lost power in Texas after Hurricane Beryl swept across the southeastern portion of the state Monday. As of Thursday morning, 1.3 million businesses and households across several counties still lacked electricity. The vast majority of those are CenterPoint customers. Source: https://lnkd.in/ggCev7Ys #HurricaneSeason #HurricanePreparedness #EmergencyResponse #NaturalDisaster #DisasterRecovery #HurricaneSafety #WeatherAlert #EmergencyManagement #HurricaneTracking #StormPreparation

Why do I rep Texas so hard? Because we are resilient, always rebuild, and always come out stronger. That's the power of teamwork and treating people with kindness. You never know what someone is going through. #alwayshelp #houston #rebuild Read more about Hurricane Beryl's impact on Houston, Texas, and the recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/dBz5TvP7

Recover Faster After Hurricane Francine with Aggreko’s Emergency Solutions🌩️ Hurricane Francine made landfall as a Category 2 storm late Wednesday, and while it has weakened to a tropical depression this morning, the impact remains. Over 400,000 homes and businesses in Louisiana and Mississippi are without power, and the recovery process has begun. Aggreko’s 24/7 Emergency Team is on standby to help your business recover quickly with: 🔸Temporary Power Solutions: Diesel generators + BESS (battery Energy Storage Solutions) to restore critical operations. 🔸Industrial Dehumidifiers and Air Handlers: Control moisture to prevent long-term damage. We specialize in helping businesses get back on track after severe storms. Contact us today for rapid deployment of recovery solutions. ➡️ Learn more here: bit.ly/3KEmfse #AggrekoDifference #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse #HurricaneRecovery #HurricaneFrancine

The MIS team have completed further assessments of the impact of Hurricane Beryl. After making US landfall, Beryl has been re-classified as a tropical depression, now moving northeast through central US, where there are flood warnings in place for 21 million people from Arkansas to Michigan. To provide clients with more detail on how their portfolios may have been affected, the team have added to the report available on GEO. This includes Exposure Layers for Texas to help identify locations where either wind or flood damage may be present. There is also an updated Building Damage Assessment for Union Island, highlighting specific property damage to provide a better idea of where clients can expect potential claims. Finally, the report includes a new confirmed track and cone of uncertainty. Head to GEO to access the latest insights and get ahead of incoming claims. Make sure to get in touch with the team if you'd like to unlock comprehensive coverage of this year's first major hurricane: https://lnkd.in/d9pFcdXG

I applaud Bret Biggart for having the conviction to say what needs to be said. I thought about saying the same several weeks ago, but deleted my LinkedIn post drafts ~7 times before I gave up. I was too worried about offending too many people and sounding insensitive. What did he say? "It’s right to pray for victims, give generously, and help with the rebuilding." 💯 Absolutely. What did he say next? "But it’s also way past time to prepare for what we know is coming." 💯 Ab-so-freaking-lutely. I lacked the courage to say the same, but I'll jump on this bandwagon now. The bottom line is we are in an era of global environmental transformation. Call it what you are are comfortable with (or deny it with the terms you find unsettling); #climatechange #globalwarming #hurricaneseason. It really doesn't matter. Ask the residents of City of Houston or City of Asheville. ☀️ The bottom line is #solarenergy is critical to our future. #renewableenergy is critical to our future. #batterystorage is critical to our future. 🔋 Let's quit pretending like these things are fads or trends. Let's create a sustainable society. 

Hurricane Milton is approaching Florida, with forecasts warning of severe impacts across the region. Coming just days after Hurricane Helene battered the area, Milton's arrival could compound the destruction, especially in flood-prone regions. Here’s what we know so far: 1. Rapid Intensification: Currently a Category 5 hurricane, Milton intensified from Category 2 to 5 in just a few hours.  2. Life-Threatening Storm Surge: Surge levels of 8-12 feet are expected, especially in Tampa Bay. 3. Heavy Rainfall: 5 to 10 inches of rain, with localized totals up to 15 inches, will bring significant flood risks. In times like these, up-to-date forecasts with actionable analytics are critical. EigenPrism users with active alerts should have already started receiving notifications with impact estimates. Users can also take advantage of the multi-page impact report created for the Hurricane Milton forecasts to generate actionable insights in minutes. Reask subscribers in EigenPrism can use the LiveCyc ensemble scenarios for Milton to generate a range of potential loss estimates with more confidence. Check the image below for an example. For more updates on Milton, check out our blog (link in comments).

Hurricane Helene has made landfall in north-western Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, leading forecasters to issue warnings of a potentially catastrophic storm surge. More than one million homes and businesses are without power, and states of emergency have been declared in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, accompanied by flash flood warnings. The hurricane surge—a wall of seawater driven ashore by winds—could reach heights of up to 20 feet (6.1 metres) in some areas. Forecasters have cautioned that the storm surge may have a catastrophic impact on Apalachee Bay. Our catastrophe response team is actively monitoring the situation via our (RE)ACT platform. For detailed updates and damage assessments, please contact Dave Fox. #HurricaneHelene #PowerOutage #EmergencyResponse  #WeatherAlert #CatastropheManagement

Hurricane losses are not just coastal When a hurricane approaches, the most critical question is where it will make landfall. But Helene serves as a stark reminder that the coast is not the only exposed area and that there can also be considerable inland damage. Looking at past storms, Hurricane Ida in 2021 struck Louisiana but caused considerable damage to New York and New Jersey. This was even though it had been downgraded to an extratropical storm. Most of the damage in the Northeast was caused by excessive rainfall (for example, ten inches in Manville New Jersey, per the National Weather Service). In addition, further back, Hurricane Agnes (1972) first struck land at Panama City, Florida but did considerable damage in Virginia and Maryland and was cited as the costliest natural catastrophe in Pennsylvania history. (Although, if measured by fatalities, the Johnstown Flood (1889) would be the deadliest). The message to all hurricane observers should be clear: losses don’t stop at the coast. #hurricanes#insurance

MDEM reminds Maryland residents to consider the following when preparing for Hurricane Season: -Plan now. Do not wait until the peak of hurricane season. -Pay attention to emergency information and alerts. -Determine your best protection for high winds and flooding. -Unless you live in an evacuation zone, make a plan to shelter-in-place if it is safe to do so. -If you are ordered to evacuate, make a plan with friends or family to shelter with them where you will be safer and more comfortable. -Check with local authorities for the latest information about public evacuation shelters. -Only use outdoor generators that are at least 20 feet away from your home and away from windows, doors, and vents. -If you have pets, make a plan for them, including knowing which hotels are pet-friendly. -Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. For more information please visit Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM), FEMA, the National Weather Service, and the American Red Cross.

After wreaking havoc in the Caribbean and Texas, Hurricane Beryl brought destruction to the Midwest and beyond. On July 9, an EF3 tornado caused severe damage in Mount Vernon, Indiana, including the Mead Johnson Nutrition building. The storm impacted numerous commercial structures: 🔹 Kenco Management Services: Roof and walls collapsed, causing a major gas leak and power outages. 🔹 Russel Mobile Home Park: Significant damage and many vehicles marooned. 🔹 Port of Indiana: Derailment of train cars and structural damage. 🔹 Ponderosa Mobile Home Park: 14 families displaced. Despite the destruction, no injuries were reported. First responders managed the aftermath, addressing gas leaks and ensuring everyone's safety. The storm also caused severe flooding in Vermont and New Hampshire: 🔹 Vermont: Roads washed out, bridges down, and a six-unit apartment building swept away. Plainfield residents had only 15 minutes to evacuate before floodwaters destroyed their homes. 🔹 New Hampshire: Significant road damage and widespread flooding. Overall, Hurricane Beryl caused at least $3.3 billion in damage across the U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico, with estimates up to $32 billion. Millions are without power, especially in Texas, disrupting lives and businesses. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the hurricane. The devastation caused by this storm is immense, and we understand the challenges faced by those in the affected areas. Landry Logistics is dedicated to helping communities recover and rebuild. We’re using our disaster response expertise to get essential supplies to those who need them. Our teams are on the ground working alongside local organizations to provide support and assistance. Stay safe, everyone. 🙏 #hurricane #stormnews #HurricaneBeryl #texasstorm #midwestorm #stormrelief #naturaldisaster #DisasterRelief #logisticsprovider #tornado #tornadonews #VermontFlooding #PortofIndiana #KencoManagementServices #MountVernonIndiana