HOUSTON — A virtual health care company is providing free telehealth visits for people directly affected by Hurricane Beryl. 

Teladoc Health announced in a news release that it will provide “free, 24/7 general medical telehealth visits to Texas residents, first responders and others directly impacted by Hurricane Beryl.”

The health care company said Texans who cannot access medical care because of the storm can seek treatment for “any non-emergency illness”-such as urinary tract infections, sinus problems and respiratory infections-by calling Teladoc Health at 855-225-5032. Residents can also call to get physician-authorization for prescriptions refills of non-narcotic drugs. 

“We encourage those impacted by the storm to continue to prioritize their health and safety,” said Dr. Vidya Raman-Tangella, chief medical officer at Teladoc Health, in the release. “Virtual care is a proven solution that supports community health during these times, and we are grateful to provide access to care for those facing devastation and displacement from the storm.”

Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday after previously strengthening into a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean and making two other landfalls in Mexico and the Caribbean. 

Some Houston residents are still without power after the storm blew through the area. Despite it being the weakest level of hurricane, CenterPoint Energy has struggled to restore power to affected customers. An executive with the company said Thursday about half a million homes and businesses will still be without electricity going into next week, prompting calls from state officials to investigate the storm response.