Galveston County endures scorching temperatures without power, prompting cooling center openings as residents seek refuge from the heat.
Residents of Galveston County are facing intense heat without power as they enter the third day after Hurricane Beryl's devastating landfall.FOX 26 saw many people gathered on the east end of Galveston Island, one of the few areas where cell phone reception remains available. Residents have gathered there, seeking connectivity and respite from their powerless homes.
To provide some relief, a cooling center has opened its doors to residents, family members, and their pets. Anuradha Masand described the sheer relief experienced upon entering the facility: "It's priceless. The minute I walked in the door a short while ago, I was actually all teary, and I even feel like that now, because I came in the air conditioner after two days.
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