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Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ COVID-19 update

Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames’ COVID-19 update

Beaumont releases latest COVID-19 data

Scott McLendon
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
One new case was reported by the Beaumont Health Department Wednesday. Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SEARAC.COM) reported today Wednesday Aug. 26 COVID-19 patients in Jefferson County hospitals were down to 15 in ICU and 47 in general hospital beds.
City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont

Beaumont emergency operations to cease

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Beaumont’s emergency operations will cease once winds reach 35 mph, according to BPD Officer Haley Morrow.  Wind speeds are predicted to exceed 100 mph, meaning the aforementioned scenario is quite likely. As of 4:30 p.m.
DPS will close Rainbow and Veterans bridges when winds reach 44 mph.

DPS will close Rainbow and Veterans bridges when winds reach 44 mph.

Prepare for bridge closures

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), with the assistance of the Texas Department of Transportation, will close the Rainbow and Veterans Bridges when sustained wind speeds reach 44 mph, reports DPS Sgt. Stephanie Davis.
City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont on garbage containers and the landfill

News Staff
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Landfill is now closed, according to a press release.  “Winds are picking up and we want to remind citizens that did not evacuate to secure your trash cans,” the release read. “You may need your trash containers after the storm to empty refrigerators and dispose of other debris.”
Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura

‘Please evacuate now.’

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Urgent Alert to Jefferson County Residents:   “Hurricane Laura is approaching Southeast Texas and will land Wednesday evening.”   This storm “will continue to gain strength and cause catastrophic and life threatening conditions. Please evacuate now.
Entergy Storm Center

Entergy Storm Center

‘Extended power outages’ expected

Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
From Entergy: “Based on Hurricane Laura's current forecast and track, (the Beaumont) area may see extended power outages. Given the intensity of this hurricane and the additional need for our crews to follow COVID-19 precautionary measures, hardest-hit areas may experience outages for weeks.” www.
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