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Two emergency responders in safety gear assess a large fallen tree blocking a gravel road. One person uses a chainsaw to cut branches while a tractor is positioned behind the tree. The scene is outdoors with several trees and foliage visible in the background.

HURRICANE BERYL

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Hurricane Bery hit Washington County with wind and rain, causing flooding in the normal low areas and knocking down trees all over. Meyersville FD was ready to respond, several chiefs from county fire departments including Brenham FD met on Sunday 7/7/2024 at The EOC to plan a coordinated response for this significant weather event. The plan included outside available resources (unkown), staffing levels, apparatus, and response models. Meyersville FD had staffing available at the station starting Sunday night through Monday evening. The department had several saw teams deployed throughout the district clearing tree’s from the roads once the worst of the storm had passed. Meyersville FD checked every road in the district and cleared the roads that were blocked by tree’s or debris, allowing emergency crews, power company, and citizens to travel through the district. These volunteers once again answered the call and did an awesome job. Thank you Meyersville FD members and your families.

 

 

 

 

 

Two emergency responders in safety gear assess a large fallen tree blocking a gravel road. One person uses a chainsaw to cut branches while a tractor is positioned behind the tree. The scene is outdoors with several trees and foliage visible in the background. A red fire truck from the Winchester Fire Department is parked on a gravel road near a tree. The truck has emergency lights on and is equipped with various gear. Branches and debris are scattered on the ground around the vehicle. A red vehicle is stopped on a road with a large fallen tree blocking the way. The windshield shows streaks of rain. On the dashboard, there are a cap, binoculars, and a green-banded lanyard. The sky is overcast and the surroundings are lush and green. A fire station with a red exterior and three wide garage doors open, revealing fire trucks inside. The ground is covered with gravel, and trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.