A blue mark on a Bevil Oaks flood gauge shows how Harvey’s wrath compared to previous flooding events. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on October 5, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Bevil Oaks residents displayed by Tropical Storm Harvey’s unprecedented flooding gathered once again at the Southeast TexasContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks council votes to revoke more stringent rebuilding requirements in Harvey flood aftermath”
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Tension still high as Bevil Oaks City Council works towards solutions with residents, agencies
Bevil Oaks City Council members listen as concerned citizens speak out to address recovery issues in that community, including FEMA regulations for rebuilding. This city council meeting was held at the Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission since even city buildings in Bevil Oaks flooded during Tropical Storm Harvey. | Photos: Eleanor Skelton This article wasContinueContinue reading “Tension still high as Bevil Oaks City Council works towards solutions with residents, agencies”
Bevil Oaks city council, mayor under fire due to potential new home elevation requirements in Harvey flooding aftermath
All but four of the 498 houses in Bevil Oaks were flooded, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on September 21, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Tensions flared in the Jefferson County Courthouse during Bevil Oaks City Council’s public meeting Tuesday, Sept.ContinueContinue reading “Bevil Oaks city council, mayor under fire due to potential new home elevation requirements in Harvey flooding aftermath”
Slow-motion disaster at German Pellets finally comes to an end
Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on July 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters declared that the emergency incident at German Pellets involving a fire, which started April 15, and a June 2 silo collapse was finally over Tuesday morning. “The Port Arthur Fire DepartmentContinueContinue reading “Slow-motion disaster at German Pellets finally comes to an end”
4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot
Photo: Port Arthur Fire Department This article was originally published in The Examiner on June 29, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Port Arthur firefighters oversaw the removal of 4,700 tons of product after a fire caused the collapse of a silo at the beginning of June. “The Port Arthur Fire Department continues to maintain aContinueContinue reading “4,700 tons removed from collapsed German Pellets silo, second silo shows hot spot”
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