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Tatum ISD accepts mass-casualty bag donation from Rusk County Sheriff—s Office

Tatum Independent School District Board of Trustees · February 10, 2025
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Summary

The board unanimously approved acceptance of a mass-casualty bag offered by Rusk County Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez; the bag is equipped to help 10 people and will be stored for quick retrieval on district property.

Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez told the Tatum ISD Board on Feb. 10 that his office received extra funds and was offering a mass-casualty bag to the district. Valdez said the bag is equipped to help 10 people and would be stored so first responders would know its location upon arrival.

The board approved acceptance of the mass-casualty bag by a 6-0 vote. Curt Smith moved to accept the donation and Kip Smith Amick seconded. Superintendent J.P. Richardson led a brief discussion of logistics; no district funds were committed at the meeting.