Texas residents turn to Whataburger app to track power outages amid Hurricane Beryl devastation
How many people in the U.S. died from Hurricane Beryl?
At least 12 people in the U.S. were killed due to the effects of Hurricane Beryl. Eleven of the deaths occurred in the greater Houston area, and one death was reported in Louisiana.
How many Texans lost power due to Hurricane Beryl?
Approximately 2.5 million Texans lost power due to Hurricane Beryl. The storm caused widespread damage and knocked out power to millions of homes in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in at least eight deaths. Restoring power to the affected areas could take days or even weeks, posing a dangerous scenario for residents without air conditioning amid triple-digit heat index temperatures.
What app are Texans using to track power outages?
Texans are using the Whataburger app to track power outages amid Hurricane Beryl's devastation. The app shows the status of over 700 Whataburger locations across the state, indicating whether they are open or closed, which has proven to be a surprisingly accurate metric for judging power outages4.