Storms and flooding cause problems in Hardin County

  • The Garden Club of Silsbee recently visited the Silsbee Central Fire Station and planted crepe myrtles in front of the beautiful building. Fire Chief Robin Jones led the ladies on a tour of the building and explained the responsibilities of the first responders and equipment. He discussed how proud he was of the new facility and praised the men and women who worked and volunteered there.The 16 square foot facility will serve as a command center during emergencies. Courtesy Photo
    The Garden Club of Silsbee recently visited the Silsbee Central Fire Station and planted crepe myrtles in front of the beautiful building. Fire Chief Robin Jones led the ladies on a tour of the building and explained the responsibilities of the first responders and equipment. He discussed how proud he was of the new facility and praised the men and women who worked and volunteered there.The 16 square foot facility will serve as a command center during emergencies. Courtesy Photo
  • Kathy Johnson, library director, stands at the entrance to the children’s section of the Silsbee Public Library which had to be emptied because of the flooding which occurred both on Monday and Thursday last week.. In background are blowers drying out the floor and lower sides of the section of the library. Dan Eakin Photo
    Kathy Johnson, library director, stands at the entrance to the children’s section of the Silsbee Public Library which had to be emptied because of the flooding which occurred both on Monday and Thursday last week.. In background are blowers drying out the floor and lower sides of the section of the library. Dan Eakin Photo
  • Doodle Bug Designs in downtown Silsbee was damaged by flooding on Monday of last week and again on Thursday. The store was closed as Beth Sterling and Ashlea Crook worked to clean up the floor which was damaged by the flooding. Dan Eakin Photo
    Doodle Bug Designs in downtown Silsbee was damaged by flooding on Monday of last week and again on Thursday. The store was closed as Beth Sterling and Ashlea Crook worked to clean up the floor which was damaged by the flooding. Dan Eakin Photo
Less than two weeks after flooding had closed highways between Silsbee and Kountze, new storms in Hardin County and to the north brought flooding again to the area last week, and this time caused damage to several properties in the area.The first heavy storm came on Monday of last week, with an even harder one hitting Thursday morning.Fortunately, no deaths or injuries have been reported due to…

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