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Heat from Beryl Deaths Rising in Texas After Power Outages
Heat tied to Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas is rising as power outages linger. In Harris County, 11 of 23 storm fatalities are heat related, with families like Janet and Pamela Jarrett describing the struggle to stay cool. Officials warn the toll may climb and urge better planning, while researchers note excess death analysis offers fuller context beyond certificate tallies.
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Spring
Texas
Houston-area
Janet Jarrett
Pamela Jarrett
Beryl
America
Houston
Center- Point Energy
Harris County
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences
Jarrett
Harlem
New York
Lara Anton
Texas Department of State Health Services
Anton
Lynn Goldman
Milken Institute School of Public Health
George Washington University
Gregory Wellenius
Boston University School of Public Health
Center For Climate and Health
Wellenius