On this episode of the Beaumont Beat we’re chatting with Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Shaqueena Nobles, about all the things she does to help make sure the City of Beaumont is prepared for incidents like major weather events.

We’ll also talk about what you can do as a resident to stay prepared during hurricane season, which runs from June 1st until November 30th.


Resources:

Beaumont's New Real-Time Crime Center
Register or Integrate a Camera Device with Beaumont's Real-Time Crime Center
Citizens Police Academy
Southeast Texas Alerting Network or call 1-844-578-7826
State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry or call 211
City of Beaumont's Emergency Management Website
Hurricane Prep Video Playlist
List of Pools and Splash Pads
Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center
Movies in the Park
Classic Movie Nights


Topics:
0:00 Intro & Announcements
2:43 Disasters vs Emergencies
5:08 Federally Recognized by FEMA
6:14 Preplanning for Major Events
7:47 Intermission Announcements
9:00 What to Know Before A Hurricane Comes
10:20 Preparing Your Home for Hurricanes
13:09 To-Go Kits and Having a Family Plan
14:38 Southeast Texas Alerting Network & State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry
16:47 Mandatory Evacuations & Public Safety
18:51 Emergency Management Conclusion
20:20 Outro & Announcements


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