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April 27, 2023 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County yesterday, April 26, 2023, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.
The following link and QR code will take you to a page with instructional video on what procedures to follow in reporting: Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys Page
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These links are also featured on the page in English and Spanish and link directly to the iSTAT reporting page: English/Español
April 27, 2023 - The jury summoned for Monday, May 8, 2023 for the 273rd District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Judge Presiding, has been cancelled.
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All cases have been passed or settled. Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.
April 26, 2023 - A pursuit involving Center Police Department officers resulted in the pursued vehicle crashing and the driver remains at large.
According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), DPS Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash, at the intersection of County Road 3360 and County Road 3341, that occurred Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023.
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The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 2:30am, a 2004 Kia Optima was traveling west on County Road 3360. It is reported that the driver was actively fleeing from law enforcement and struck a gate at the intersection of County Road 3341.
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The driver fled the scene and has not been located.
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This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
Additional details have been requested from the Center Police Department, as of the time of this report that information remains pending.
April 26, 2023 - Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) was a staging area on the evening of April 26, 2023, following a severe storm which passed through the area causing downed trees, power outages and in some cases entrapment in homes.
Fire personnel gathered at TVFD to coordinate with City of Timpson Utility workers, Texas Division of Emergency Management representatives and law enforcement officials.
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Once a plan was in place, firefighters left in teams and proceeded to county roads reported to have been affected by the storm and they branched out from there to investigate other areas.
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Emergency personnel are continuing into the night to work at clearing roadways and utility crews are working to restore power in areas that still have none.
Fire departments presents to assist Timpson included Tenaha VFD, and Shelbyville VFD.
Updated: Roadways not passable are CR 4854 and CR 4885 which is under water.
Updated: Sheriff advises DPS reports roadways cleared are CR 4800, CR 4843, CR 4830, CR 4807, CR 4888, CR 4249 to FM 2026, CR 4849 to CR 4854, and CR 4012 to CR 4021 to SH 87.
April 26, 2023 - Sheriff Kevin Windham reports a emergency response command post has been setup at the Timpson Fire Station. The precinct will be broken up into grids to assess the damage.
The National Weather Service has asked for all emergency responders to seek shelter for the next storm cell coming through around 10:30pm to 11pm.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has compiled a list of roads that are blocked due to debris in the roadway.
- CR 4800 (Cleared)
- CR 4849 (Cleared)
- CR 4323
- CR 4240
- CR 4888 (Cleared)
- CR 4916
- FM 2694 - TxDOT is working on and are waiting for electric lines to be cleared.
- FM 947 - TxDOT is working on.
Update: At 9:23 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Kennard, or 10 miles east of Crockett, moving east at 40 mph.
Update: At 8:58 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of Crockett, moving east at 40 mph.
April 26, 2023 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas until 7pm CDT.
At 6:10pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tenaha, or 7 miles northwest of Center, moving southeast at 35 mph.
Hazard: Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include: Center, San Augustine, Tenaha, Patroon, Shelbyville, Bland Lake, Neuville, Huxley, Hurstown, James, Calgary, Jericho, Stockman, Arcadia, Jordans Store and Paxton.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
April 26, 2026 - Timpson ISD will be closed tomorrow, April 27 due to a power outage.
April 26, 2023 - Severe weather struck Shelby County with reports of a possible tornado striking the north end of the county. Emergency responders are out trying to assist with clearing roadways and helping people get out of their homes due to entrapment by downed trees. Please watch for emergency responders.
- Tree on fire on FM 699. Center FD responding.
- Power outages and damage in Timpson area.
- Sheriff Kevin Windham reports structure damage on CR 4240 and CR 4245.
- Sheriff reports other damage on CR 4800, CR 4849, CR 4854, CR 4888, CR 4916.
- Trees down on FM 2694.
- CR 4323 - roadway cleared.
- Structure damage on CR 4249.
- Tree down across CR 3129.
- In Center, tree down on Carroll Street and a car accident on Crockett Street both roads are block.
- Center FD responded to fire in James Community.
April 24, 2023 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 6 calls during the week of April 16th to 22nd. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
Sunday evening at 3:13pm a call was received regarding an assault victim with lacerations to their hand at a residence on County Road 3361. The JVFD medical team responded to render first aid to the patient with Allegiance EMS arriving later. A deputy from Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Precinct 3 Constable Roy Cheatwood were also present on scene.
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Sunday night a second call came in at 11:57pm, this time for a tree across the road on FM 2428. The JVFD responded to assist a TxDOT crew with removing the obstacle from the roadway.
Monday evening at 6:04pm a page came through for a lift assist at a home on Carroll Street.
Monday night at 8:57pm another call was received for a single vehicle accident on County Road 3326. The driver of the vehicle had minor injuries as a result of impacting a tree and was checked out by the JVFD medical team and Allegiance EMS.
Thursday night at 8:54pm a page came in for a vehicle fire on Richardson Street. The JVFD responded with Engine 1 and promptly extinguished the fire.
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Saturday evening at 6:05pm a call came in regarding a non-responsive person at a business on the Haslam Strip. The JVFD responded in association with DeSoto Fire District 1 and DeSoto EMS to provide medical care.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
April 21, 2023 - Commissioners Roscoe McSwain has reopened CR 15010 following bridge repairs.
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March 14, 2023 - Commissioner for Precinct 1, Roscoe McSwain, announces CR 1510 will be closed at West Creek starting today, March 14 for bridge repairs.
The roadway will be closed from 7am till 3pm daily for an unknown time line.
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