City of Beaumont Press Releases

11/03/09	BEAUTIFY BEAUMONT, INC., TO HONOR FOUNDER Click to view Press Release

10/27/09	CITY  HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS FIRST H1N1 DEATH Click to view Press Release

10/23/09	CITY TO UNVEIL REMODELED CITY HALL  Click to view Press Release

10/16/09	TEMPORARY, PARTIAL CLOSURE AT GULF TERRACE HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL  Click to view Press Release

10/16/09	NEIGHBORS & CONCERTS IN THE PARK RESCHEDULED Click to view Press Release

10/13/09	THIRD ANNUAL WARD IV TOWN HALL MEETING SCHEDULED Click to view Press Release

10/13/09	CITY OF BEAUMONT BATTLES ILLEGAL DUMPING Click to view Press Release

10/09/09	CITY'S WATER CUSTOMER SERVICE RELOCATING  Click to view Press Release

09/29/09	Accident delays Tuesday garbage pick-up Click to view Press Release

09/25/09	NEIGHBORHOOD TRASH PICK-UP THIS WEEKEND Volunteers Needed for Clean-up on 7th Street   Click to view Press Release

09/21/09	Alice Keith Park Community Center - Grand Opening  Click to view Press Release

Public Emergency Information - Hurricane Info

5/27/09	DATE: 5-27-09 TIME: 3:30 PM OFFICER RANDY STEVENS (News media outlets: Brad Penisson and Randy Stevens will be at the City of Beaumont EOC on Friday 5-29-09 at 10:00 AM for interviews.) Click to view 2009 Hurricane Season Preparedness

City of Beaumont Employee Emergency UPDATES

Public Health Alerts

	Public Health Department  Swine Flu Updates - Click to View Additional Swine Flu Information
6/05/09	Contact: Sherry Ulmer 654-3677 Date: 06-05-09 Time: 8:30 a.m. Beaumont/North Jefferson County has received reports of 6 more confirmations of the H1N1 Virus…bringing us to a total of 11 confirmed cases as of Thursday evening, 06/04/2009. All persons have recovered. Chambers, Hardin and Orange Counties remain at 0 cases
6/1/09	From: Holmes Date: 06-01-09 Time: 4:45 p.m. As of today, Monday 6/1/2009, Beaumont has no new cases of swine flu reported. We remain @ 4 confirmed cases. Orange, Chambers and Hardin continue to remain at 0 cases.
5/29/09	From: Ingrid Holmes Date: 05-29-09 Time: 9:52 PM The 2 cases of swine flu reported yesterday were a 7 year old male and a 9 year old female. Both have recovered and returned to school. There are no other cases reported today for Beaumont/North Jefferson County. There continue to be no cases in Orange, Chambers and Hardin Counties.
5/22/09	From: Ingrid Holmes Date: 05-22-09 Time: 7:25 AM. As of 4:50pm today Thursday, 5/21/09, There have been no new cases of Swine Flu for Beaumont/North Jefferson County. The count for Beaumont/North Jefferson County remains at 2. Chambers, Hardin and Orange Counties remain at 0 confirmed cases.
5/18/09	From: Ingrid Holmes Date: 05-18-09 Time: 5:43 p.m. As of 4:30pm, we have not been notified of any new confirmed swine flu cases in Beaumont. We remain at 2 confirmed cases for Beaumont/North Jefferson County.
5/15/09	From: Ingrid Holmes Date: 05-15-09 Time: 4:25 p.m. As of 4:25 p.m. this afternoon, there have been no new confirmed cases of the H1N1 Virus in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and Chambers County.
5/14/09	CONTACT: Ingrid Holmes DATE: 05-14-09 TIME: 5:05 p.m. 654-3605 There are currently 4 cases of H1N1 flu in South Jefferson County and 2 cases in North Jefferson County. That make a total of 6 so far. The new case in Beaumont was a 13 year old. Since being tested they have fully recovered and did not require hospitalization. They did not attend school during their illness.
5/13/09	Contact: : Ingrid Holmes 654-3605 Date: 05-13-09 Time: 3:58 p.m. As of 3:00 p.m. this afternoon, there have not been any new confirmed cases of the H1N1 Virus in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange and Chambers County.
4/29/09	Contact: Ingrid Holmes, Director of Public Health Date: April 29, 2009 832-4000 According to Ingrid Holmes, Director of Beaumont Public Health, there are no confirmed cases of the Swine Flu in southeast Texas at this time. Holmes stated that the Beaumont Health Department is in contact and is working with area governmental health departments, school districts, local medical facilities and personnel. There is no recommendation at this time from the Beaumont Health Department to close any schools. They are continuing to monitor the situation and are prepared to investigate any suspected cases. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to those of regular or seasonal flu and include fever, fatigue, lack of appetite and coughing. Some with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Health officials say everyone should follow standard precautions to reduce the spread of any respiratory illness. Stay home when you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others. Cough or sneeze into the crook of your elbow or a tissue and properly dispose of used tissues. Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. For additional questions about the Swine Flu, Please call toll free 1-888-777-5320" or dial 311 or 980.8311
4/27/09	To: Media Date: 04-27-09 Time: 4:40 p.m. Emergency Management Officials have been involved in conference calls with County and State Officials in reference to the Swine Flu Outbreak. At this time, there are only three confirmed cases of the virus in the State of Texas. Southeast Texas Officials are working closely with medical facilities, health care providers and Region 5 Education Center Administrators to monitor the situation and continue to urge precautionary measures: 1. Wash your hands often. If you don't, germs can get into your mouth, nose, eyes, cuts and scrapes, and even your food and make you sick. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. 2. Avoid Close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others. 3. Stay at home when you are sick. Keep your children home when they are sick. Do not expose others. Citizens can find out much more by logging on to www.cityofbeaumont.com or simply calling 311 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m..