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Orange County Office of Emergency Management

John Gothia
County Judge
Emergency Management Director

06/12/2026

🎉 Today is the Day! 🎉
Open House at the American Red Cross office in Orange!
📍 3901 I-10 East, Orange, TX
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The American Red Cross would love the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, and share information about the many rewarding volunteer opportunities available through the American Red Cross.

The American Red Cross is all about neighbors helping neighbors. When disasters strike, families need support, or communities face challenges, local volunteers are often the first to step up and make a difference. By volunteering, you can help bring hope, comfort, and assistance to those right here in our own communities.

Whether you're looking to give back, support disaster relief efforts, assist with blood drives, or serve in another meaningful role, there's a place for you on our team.

Stop by, say hello, and learn how you can help make an impact.

05/12/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed Across Southeast & Deep East Texas 🚨

The American Red Cross is hosting a series of Volunteer Recruitment Open Houses.

The American Red Cross is working to build stronger local volunteer teams to better support disaster response across our region when emergencies happen.

📍 Upcoming Open House:
🔹 Orange County & surrounding counties — June 12

They are actively recruiting volunteers from ALL surrounding counties. Strong local volunteer networks mean faster, more effective disaster response when our communities need help most.

Every volunteer strengthens our ability to respond when disasters occur.

04/28/2026

Press Release
April 28, 2026
Orange County is partnering with the Texas General Land Office and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to provide residents with a free and convenient way to dispose of inoperable and derelict vessels through the “Vessel Turn-In Program.”
The program will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on May 2, 5, 7, and 9 at the Orange County Collection Station, 11265 FM 1442, Orange, Texas 77632.
This initiative is designed to give boat owners a voluntary, no-cost option to properly dispose of unwanted vessels while helping protect local waterways and the environment. Representatives from the Texas General Land Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will be on-site to verify ownership and determine eligibility for disposal.
Participants must complete a Release of Interest and Ownership form at the site. Vessel titles must be clear of any outstanding loan balances, liens, or taxes. In addition, boats must be emptied of all trash and debris prior to drop-off.
Orange County will assist with landfill disposal, while the Texas General Land Office will handle the removal of oil, fuel, and batteries from accepted vessels.
The program is open to Orange County residents with vessels up to 26 feet in length. Larger vessels may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Residents with boats exceeding this length are encouraged to call ahead for additional information.
All vessels must be transported by the owner to the designated drop-off location.
For more information, please contact the Texas General Land Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at 409-332-9325 or 409-727-7481.

04/15/2026

Mark Your Calendar🚨

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘅 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

From the Texas Comptroller:

Natural disasters will continue to happen. Prepare yourself during the 2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption.

This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.

Visit the Texas Comptroller's website to see the full list of included and excluded items: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-1017.php

04/02/2026

🚨 Public Notification System Test – April 2, 2026 🚨

The Texas Department of Emergency Management will be conducting a statewide Public Warning System test on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at approximately 10:35 am.

As part of this drill, Orange County will send a TEST message through STAN (Southeast Texas Alerting Network). STAN is a regional notification system used by emergency management officials to quickly share important information about emergencies, weather events, and other critical situations in Southeast Texas.

During the test, you may receive:
• A text message
• An email notification
• A phone call

⚠️THIS IS ONLY A TEST⚠️

The purpose of this exercise is to ensure the system is working properly and ready to keep our community informed in the event of a real emergency. This is part of a statewide test of multiple alerting networks, intended to evaluate performance during high-volume usage between 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Orange County is scheduled to receive notifications at approximately 10:35 am.

We appreciate your patience and participation as we conduct this important test of the Southeast Texas Alerting Network.

If you would like to receive notifications, you can sign up at: www.thestan.com

03/10/2026

Press Release
March 10, 2026
Effective today Orange County Judge John Gothia has officially lifted the burn ban that was previously in effect for Orange County.
“We appreciate the community’s cooperation during the burn ban period,” said Orange County Judge John Gothia. “Thanks to everyone’s efforts and the recent change in conditions, it’s now safe to resume outdoor burning—but we still encourage residents to use caution.”
Residents are reminded to:
• Always attend any outdoor fire until it is fully extinguished.
• Avoid burning on windy days.
• Keep water, tools, or a hose nearby in case of emergency.
Orange County Officials will continue to monitor weather and fire conditions closely. Should fire danger increase again, restrictions may be reinstated.

03/04/2026

Press Release
March 4, 2026

Due to current conditions in the region, County Judge John Gothia has issued an Outdoor Burn Ban, effective today at 4 pm, for all of Orange County until further notice.

All outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure to protect the lives, homes and property of Orange County residents amid increasingly dry conditions that pose a significant wildfire risk.

County officials will continue to closely monitor weather and ground conditions and will lift the ban once it is deemed safe to do so.

02/17/2026

The burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Orange County, effective February 11 at 9:00 a.m., has been lifted as of today, February 17, at 9:00 a.m. Please be cautious when burning and follow all safety guidelines.

02/11/2026

Press Release
February 11, 2026

Due to current conditions in the region, County Judge John Gothia has issued an Outdoor Burn Ban, effective 9 am today, for all of Orange County until further notice.

As of 9 am, February 11, 2026 all outdoor burning is strictly prohibited. This action is being taken as a precautionary measure to protect the lives, homes and property of Orange County residents amid increasingly dry conditions that pose a significant wildfire risk.

County officials will continue to closely monitor weather and ground conditions and will lift the ban once it is deemed safe to do so.

01/30/2026

The Salvation Army in Orange is opening a cold weather warming shelter for our community in partnership with the Red Cross.

The warming shelter is located at The Salvation Army main building.
1950 MLK Drive, Orange, TX.
The shelter will open Friday at 7:00 PM.
The shelter will close Sunday at 10:00 AM.

This effort is part of a coordinated response across Texas to help keep neighbors safe during extreme cold. Please share this information with anyone who needs a warm, safe place.

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11475 FM 1442
Orange, TX
77630

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14098827895

Website

http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Emergency_Management.html

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