Community Awareness Emergency Response

Wednesday, March 15, 2000, the C.A.E.R. group began distribution of 275 free weather radios to local schools, nursing homes, government emergency response organizations, day care facilities, hospitals, Salvation Army, Red Cross, Boys Haven, Girls Haven, and Buckner facilities.

The radios broadcast emergency weather statements and carry all messages that are released as part of the Emergency Alert System. Distribution will be through local fire and emergency management departments.

C.A.E.R. members Doug Drawhorn and Brian Schmidt join L.E.P.C. Chairman Kenneth Browning, and Beaumont Fire Chief Mickey Bertrand, in presenting a weather radio to Margaret Lanier, College Street Nursing Center Administrator.

For additional information, contact the Jefferson County Emergency Management Office at
409-722-4371.