Jefferson County Emergency Services District No. 4

On April 28th at approximately 11:30, District 4 was dispatched to a Hazardous Materials call off Herbert Rd and West Port Arthur Rd. While in route, the Engine Company was able to make contact with the caller and determined it was at a pipeline metering station. During routine maintenance activities, a 20” Ethane line ruptured. District 4 with help from JCSO and the facility representative quickly evacuated the homes in the immediate area along with notifying the prison.

District 4, Beaumont Hazmat Team, Beaumont Fire, Jefferson County Emergency Management and the site Emergency Response Team all came together and the leak was quickly isolated without further incident.

TxDOT has postponed the Hwy 365 at IH-10 project that was originally scheduled for April 17.

The IH10 overpass demolition is being rescheduled for a later.

TXDOT Press Release on the FM365 overpass.

FM 365 bridge demolition and new construction will impact I-10 through end of year If you travel on Interstate 10 East and West and have to cross FM 365, get ready for a long-term detour, at least through the end of the year.TxDOT says as part of the Interstate 10 widening project, contractors will beg

Jefferson County ESD No. 4 participating in the Shattered Dreams program at the high school on March 6, 2026.

Jefferson County ESD #4 seeks volunteers as call volume strains first responders Growing demand strains Jefferson County ESD No. 4's volunteer fire department, prompting urgent calls for new volunteers as emergency call volumes more than double.

🚨REMINDER🚨

On Friday, March 6, Hamshire-Fannett High School will host the Shattered Dreams program, an impactful educational initiative designed to promote responsible decision-making among students, particularly regarding underage drinking and impaired driving. This powerful experience highlights how a single poor choice can affect not only immediate safety, but also long-term goals, dreams, and the lives of others.

The event will begin with a presentation in the football stadium. Following the presentation, students will move to the practice field for a staged wreck scene that will include participation from some of our students. During this time, parents and community members may see emergency vehicles and hear sirens on campus. Please do not be alarmed, this is part of the planned demonstration. Shattered Dreams is open to high school students and staff only.

The program is carefully structured to help students understand the real-life consequences of impaired and distracted driving. Students will first take part in an informational presentation focused on the dangers and long-term impact of driving under the influence and other high-risk behaviors. The experience will then continue with a realistic, scripted demonstration led by local first responders, illustrating the legal, emotional, and physical consequences that can result from one unsafe decision. Through this immersive approach, students will see how impaired driving affects not just the driver, but also families, friends, and the entire community.

We are grateful for the strong partnership of the following community members who are helping make this meaningful learning opportunity possible:

• Hamshire Volunteer Fire Department
• Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
• Justice of the Peace Justin Chesson
• Local emergency responders and support personnel

This program is educational in nature and entirely focused on prevention. No students will be physically harmed, and participation in the reenactment portion is voluntary and requires parental consent.

Our goal is both simple and important: to encourage safe, responsible decision-making and to help our students think critically about how the choices they make today can shape their futures tomorrow.

We are thankful for a community that continually works together to protect, educate, and support our Longhorns.