Hurricane Beryl

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When Beryl hit on July 4 2024 Stress arrived as a falling brick wall. It didn't just destroy that or flood this it took away electricity, water, phone and internet service. Without electricity there is no light, the food in the fridge spoils, there is no microwave or toaster or coffee maker, etc. Without water, if one doesn't have a tank, they'll be buying water from one of the few open shops. Without phone service there is isolation. Unable to contact others, unaware if they are dead or need help, nor do they know your circumstance. Without Internet, which has become central to our lives, (replacing everything from radio, television, and human interaction), we feel abandoned. Electricity came on the 8th, and was up and down. Water has also been sporadic. One cell service has been down in my area since the 4th, the other is mostly working. Internet was up and down and one provider didn't return until the 25th of July. Some places in Jamaica are still without electricity, water, cell service, and of course, internet.