American Red Cross Beaumont DAT

Haz-mat spill forces evacuation. For full details, see below link.

Wreck on I-10 Forces Families to Evacuate The 18-wheeler was carrying a toxic chemical called isobutane, which leaked out onto the road. Because of this, families living nearby were forced to evacuate their homes.

The Beaumont Chapter wants to Thank Jack and the SA chapter for sharing the wealth of supplies such as cots and medical kits and forms for our chapter to use throughout our counties - We are truly grateful - Thanks again

The month of September is National Prepardness Month: At the Red Cross Chapter - Beaumont - PREPARED with coordinated capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all disasters in a way that manages each one of us volunteers and paid staff in all counties to use the resources we need wisley and effectively - Be RED CROSS Ready! Any Questions call Donna at the office 409/832-1644

Last night Yvonne and Jessica attended the East Texas Mutual Aid Meeting in Magnolia Springs. It was a very informative meeting and hopefully through these regular meetings we will be able to increase our presence and volunteers in Jasper County!

Please welcome Pat Kraemer our new Emergency Services Specialist, stop by the office and introduce yourself!

The tropics are heating up again! There's a disturbance, Invest 94L, that will likely develop into a named storm in the next 48 hours and it will be near the coast of Louisiana. If it gets a name, it will be "Danielle." Please update your availability in the DSHR system and check your disaster supply kit!

This just in...the monthly DAT meeting has been cancelled! Please plan to stop by the office sometime this week and sign for your new badge. Thanks!

The hotel caught fire!

Sharon Smith and Jessica Debalski were deployed to MS on DR 845-10 to work in Client Casework from April 28-May 14, 2010.

Western Weekend March 27, 2010

Dogwood Festival April 3, 2010