disaster

LU to host Recovery and Resiliency Summit

A group of multidisciplinary researchers from Lamar University is hosting the third annual Recovery and Resiliency Summit on April 9. The virtual event features speakers from varying fields and welcomes all Southeast Texans to participate.

Jefferson County judge declares countywide disaster

On Friday, March 13, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick wrote to Gov. Greg Abbott declaring Jefferson County's Declaration of Disaster.

Governor declares disaster

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the State Capitol on March 13 to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health.

World Renew offering assistance in Orange County

Orange County Disaster Rebuild has reportedly partnered with World Renew Disaster Response Services to find individuals with unmet needs resulting from Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 and Tropical Storm Imelda in September 2019. World Renew will have volunteers in Orange County from Monday, Jan.