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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in some East Texas counties to remain closed temporarily
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Disaster Recovery Centers across various East Texas counties will remain closed on Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl passed through the region. According to a press release by FEMA, the recovery centers located in Henderson, Jasper, Polk, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, and Van Zandt counties will remain closed temporarily and will reopen when it is safe to do so. Recovery centers located elsewhere will reopened at 10 a.m. today.
One person in custody in connection with Buna homicide
Updated information Jasper County Information Officer Karli Cherry- "At this time, we have one individual in custody at the Jasper County Jail charged with First Degree Murder of Arthur Logan Orosco. Once formally arraigned, we will release further information". Earlier today;. Early this morning around 2:30 am, the Jasper County...
Flash flood warning issued for Jefferson, Orange counties
The National Weather Service Lake Charles has issued a flash flood warning for Jefferson County, Orange County, Hardin County and portions of Jasper County until 2 p.m. Monday. At 10:04 a.m., Doppler radar indicted thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area between 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned areas. The post Flash flood warning issued for Jefferson, Orange counties appeared first on Port Arthur News.
"Jasper lost between 50 and 60 homes"... Shelter has been opened within the City
Following the tornadoes that hit Jasper County, search and rescue teams have been going door to door in areas of Jasper. Jasper County Judge Mark Allen said, "So far all citizens have been accounted for. We had two individuals with reported injuries who were treated at Jasper Memorial Hospital, but no serious injuries or deaths". With the number of tornadoes in the area, that is really saying a lot.
FEMA Extends Deadline For East Texas Disaster Assistance
East Texas Was Battered By A Series Of Severe Thunderstorms That Did Major Damage To Areas Of Tyler. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in East Texas as storm spring storm recovery continues and they are helping homes, churches and businesses with disaster claims. Some disaster recovery centers that...
FEMA announces some disaster recovery centers around East Texas to close on Sundays
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired on June 22 about the opening of a FEMA disaster recovery center in Smith County. FEMA announced that several disaster recovery centers in across FEMA Region 6 will close their doors on Sunday starting June 30. The following...
Congratulations Jasper ESD#4 Inaugural Fire Academy Graduate Wendt!
Tonight (last night) we congratulate our very own Jonas Wendt on passing his Texas Commission on Fire Protection basic firefighter certification test this morning!. Jonas is a recent graduate of the Jasper County Emergency Services District # 4 inaugural Fire Academy and is our EIGHTH AND FINAL member to achieve the ranks of certified firefighter from the recent academy.
Southeast Texas Veterans 4 Veterans receives $5K grant from TEGNA, 12News
BEAUMONT, Texas — On Thursday Southeast Texas Veterans 4 Veterans was awarded a $5,000 grant from TEGNA Broadcasting and 12News. The nonprofit's mission is to be a reference point to all veterans in the community and assist them in achieving their goals reminding them they have a purpose and are not alone.
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