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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadia Lathan

MYSTERIOUS: People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters | Mind Blowing Facts

Power Outages Medically Vulnerable - (© 2024)

Kimberly Rubit had one priority in mind as Hurricane Beryl ripped through Houston this summer: her severely disabled daughter.

The 63-year-old worked nonstop to prevent Mary, 42, from overheating without air conditioning, water or lights after Beryl knocked out power to their home for 10 days. At least three dozen other people suffered heat-related deaths during the extended outage.

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