BULLARD, Texas — Bullard Southern Baptist Church received a Smith County Community Hero Award for offering a shelter to residents in need after severe weather struck in late May.
Smith County officials gave the award Thursday to thank the church for graciously opening its doors to shelter residents following severe weather on May 23.
The church opened up at 11 p.m. after the storm caused significant damage to many homes in the Bullard and Emerald Bay area, Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore said in a news release.
The church worked with the American Red Cross to open the shelter, which was managed by the Smith County Chaplain Emergency Response Team.
“I would like to personally thank the church in Bullard for stepping up and opening their doors for sheltering operations, and all of the volunteers who have come forward to help their fellow citizens,” Moore said. “I would also like to thank Brookshire's for providing additional resources to those in need and our first responders. From the companies and nonprofit organizations to the volunteers offering their services, Smith County is continuing to be a whole community.”
Severe weather continued after that storm into early June. Bullard Intermediate School opened as a shelter after area storms on June 3. School officials also received a Community Hero Award.