Tropical Storm Imelda turned Chambers County into a disaster zone, proving our current flood defenses just aren't cutting it. We need a serious upgrade to our emergency plans before the next big storm hits our neighborhoods.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The court approved a $75,000 change order for the emergency services building.
County residents who rely on emergency services.
Taxpayers will foot the bill for these massive infrastructure upgrades, and residents in construction zones will deal with noise and traffic disruptions.
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On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters.
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a tropical storm warning for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are expected.
A School Bus Of 47 Sat Stranded In Hurricane Gilbert's Storm Surge In The Chambers County - PART 1 Mike Danna (xk9eRr5XBA) Mshale
The county is creating a board to help coordinate fire services and equipment across different departments to ensure better public safety.
Why Chambers County sent its own tornado warning Monday morning Houston Chronicle
The county is investing in new facilities and equipment to ensure fire and EMS services are properly supported.
The county is finalizing the IT and fiber connectivity for the new emergency facility to ensure it is operational.
Every VFD in Chambers County fights oil storage tank fire early Sunday morning near Anahuac 12newsnow.com
‘Water was knocking at my door’: Tropical Storm Imelda floods Texas as two people reported dead The Washington Post