Orange County Drainage District

08/31/2026

📢 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑪𝑳𝑶𝑺𝑼𝑹𝑬
Just a quick heads-up as you make your plans for the holiday weekend...

The Orange County Drainage District office will be 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕, in observance of Labor Day.

We’ll return to normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

As always, if you see any drainage issues that need immediate attention, please call us at (409) 745-3225.

08/31/2026

Only rain belongs in the storm drain!

As rain flows over roads, parking lots, and yards, it picks up litter, oil, fertilizers, pet waste, and other pollutants. Those pollutants wash into storm drains and eventually end up in our rivers, bayous, and lakes.

Every little effort to keep our communities clean helps protect our local waterways.

08/24/2026

**𝑶𝑪𝑫𝑫 𝑬𝑸𝑼𝑰𝑷𝑴𝑬𝑵𝑻 𝑨𝑼𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑰𝑺 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬!**

Looking for equipment, vehicles, office furniture or other items? OCDD has **23 lots up for auction** through Rene Bates Auctioneers!

Items include:
🚜 2013 Morooka MST1500 DMP Rubber Tracked Crawler Dump
🚜 Tractor
🛻 4 Pickups
🚙 SUV
⛽ Tank
🪑 Office Furniture & Equipment
📱 Phone Cases
…and more!

Want to see what's available? Check out the full auction catalog and bidding information through Rene Bates Auctioneers.
Auction ends September 8, 2026.

Questions about inspection? Contact **Stevan Goins** at 409-745-3225 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).

Happy bidding! 👇
www.renebates.com

08/18/2026

🌀August marks the beginning of the most active period of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Now is the time to review your emergency plan, prepare a go-kit, and know where to receive official information.

08/17/2026

We’re moving into the peak of hurricane season, which means preparation is key. 🌧️🌀

And preparedness isn’t just for grown-ups!

Ready.gov’s Build a Kit game gives kids a fun way to learn what belongs in an emergency kit while putting their skills to the test. 🎒

🎮 Let them play: https://www.ready.gov/kids/games/data/bak-english/index.html

A little preparation today can make a big difference when we need it most.

08/12/2026

Keeping our fleet running takes more than fuel... it takes a skilled shop crew.

07/28/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈
Every day, Orange County Drainage District employees work to help protect lives and property through flood mitigation.

Recently, they trained for another kind of emergency.

The same hands that maintain Orange County's drainage system are also trained to help save lives.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝐁𝐋𝐒) 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐏𝐑, 𝐀𝐄𝐃 𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.

Whether maintaining channels, operating equipment, working in the shop, or serving the public in the office, safety is at the heart of everything we do. Investing in training helps ensure our team is prepared for the work they do every day... and for the unexpected moments when every second counts.

We're proud of our employees for their commitment to safety, preparedness, and service. 🧡

07/22/2026

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from all of us at the Orange County Drainage District!

Today, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy and honor those who have served...and continue to serve...our country.

We hope your day is filled with family, friends, good food, and memorable celebrations.

As you enjoy the holiday, please celebrate responsibly, stay hydrated, and make safety a priority.

Have a wonderful and safe Fourth of July! 🎇❤️🤍💙🇺🇸