East Texas Profiles
Community Spotlight.
When Houston Needed Help, East Texas Responded
SERVPRO partnered with local schools, healthcare providers, businesses, Rotary clubs, insurance agents, and The Salvation Army to collect and deliver supplies to Hurricane Harvey victims.
Lufkin & Nacogdoches to HoustonWhen the Phones Go Down, These Volunteers Keep East Texas Talking
Local amateur-radio volunteers prepare year-round to maintain emergency communications when phones and internet services fail.
Lufkin, TXOne District, One Playbook: Longview ISD's Multi-Hazard Safety Plan
Longview ISD created a consistent districtwide plan to help every campus respond clearly when an emergency occurs.
Longview ISDProtecting the Music: Recovery After a Band Hall Pipe Burst
When a hard freeze caused pipes to burst inside the Nacogdoches High School band hall, the resulting water damage required coordinated repairs before students could fully return to the space.
Nacogdoches High SchoolWhen Every Second Counts: Closing the Emergency Radio Gap
DETCOG is helping first responders communicate across county lines, dense forests, and remote areas where unreliable radio coverage can delay emergency response.
Deep East TexasAppleby After Beryl: One Road, One Roof, One Family at a Time
After Beryl struck Nacogdoches County, Appleby residents and public crews began the difficult work of assessing damage and rebuilding.
Nacogdoches County, TX