SOUTHEAST TEXAS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PIO OFFICERS - Holmes, Penisson, Apple
409-980-7285

Sept. 16, 2008

11:00 AM


City Manager Kyle Hayes’ report to Beaumont City Council at today’s Beaumont City Council meeting.

1. The City of Beaumont water treatment plant, located on Pine Street, has power without generators. A boil-water notice, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the EPA, is currently in effect and will remain for an estimated 3 to 5 more days. There is salt water intrusion in the water system at this time as a result of the storm surge.=2 0The salt water could damage home appliances such as dish washers and washing machines.
2. The City of Beaumont sewer treatment plant on Lafin Rd is currently being powered by generators and the system is currently at 90% capacity.
3. Crews from the City of Beaumont and Jefferson County Drainage District 6 have done an excellent job of clearing the streets as well as Beaumont citizens. Nearly all roadways in Beaumont are drivable. The City has entered into a contract for debris removal. A notice to proceed has been issued.
4. The City landfill on Lafin Rd is not open at this time. Lafin Rd has downed power lines that are being cleared by Entergy crews. The landfill will be open to the general public after Lafin Rd is cleared.
5. The curfew is still in effect from 8 PM to 6 AM. The curfew is working very well.
6. Restaurants are opening quickly as well as food stores. These establishments need to contact the Public Health Department at 980-7280 to schedule an inspection before opening.
7. A report by Entergy this morning stated that 80% of power or electricity is anticipated to be restored in Beaumont by September 30th.