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Beaumont COVID-19

Beaumont COVID-19

Only 4 new COVID-19 cases in Beaumont today

According to the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council website, at 5:08 PM on August 25, Jefferson County hospitals had 26 COVID-19 patients in ICU and 59 patients in general beds.
Big Thicket

Big Thicket

Big Thicket National Preserve Closes

KOUNTZE, Texas – Effective immediately, the national preserve will be closed to public use until further notice as a safety measure in anticipation of Hurricane Laura. This closure includes all preserve facilities as well as lands and waterways within the preserve.
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Statement by the Medical Center of Southeast Texas

The safety of our patients and staff is always our highest priority. As we monitor Hurricane Laura’s approach to the Texas coast, both campuses of The Medical Center of Southeast Texas – Port Arthur and Beaumont – remain open to serve patients.
Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Laura

Mandatory evacuation

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick has issued a mandatory evacuation order for all of Jefferson County beginning at 6:30 AM Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, due to the projected impact of Hurricane Laura. 
BISD

BISD

BISD closes

“Tropical storms Marco and Laura are predicted to impact the Beaumont area with high winds and potential flooding beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. Out of an abundance of caution for our students, parents and staff, Beaumont ISD campuses and district offices will close at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug.
Laura, on track to become a potential Cat. 3 hurricane

Laura, on track to become a potential Cat. 3 hurricane

PA calls state of disaster for Gulf storms

Port Arthur Mayor Thurman Bartie issued a disaster declaration for the coastal city on Aug. 24, ahead of pending potential severe weather caused by tropical disturbances/storms/potential hurricanes Marco and Laura. According to the disaster declaration issued at 10 a.m.