Roses & Weeds

The City of Tyler hosts a podcast series called Roses & Weeds to keep residents up-to-date with current events and news related to the city. The series celebrates city achievements, or "roses," while also digging into the weeds of city government by discussing the complexities of public administration on the local level.

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S5E4: Storm Update with Chief Coble

July 02, 2024 • City of Tyler Texas • Season 6 • Episode 2

In the latest episode of Roses and Weeds, Adriana Rodriguez and co-host Payton Weidman welcome Tyler Fire Chief David Coble to discuss the aftermath of the recent severe storm in the City of Tyler. Chief Coble shares firsthand accounts of the storm's impact, detailing the extensive damage to homes, businesses, and public infrastructure.

The conversation shifts to the City’s immediate response efforts, highlighting the actions of emergency services in clearing debris and ensuring public safety. Chief Coble provides an in-depth look at the collaboration between local authorities and FEMA, illustrating how federal assistance is being leveraged to expedite recovery.

Additional Recovery Resources:

Disaster Unemployment Assistance: Apply online at Unemployment Benefit Services or call Texas Workforce Commission at (800) 939-6631 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The deadline is July 16.

Disaster Legal Assistance: Call the Texas State Bar Legal Hotline at (800) 504-7030 Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phones are answered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Crisis Counseling: Call the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at (800) 985-5990; for Spanish, press "2").

Roses & Weeds is recorded at the Downtown Visitors Center and is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #rosesandweeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.