Orange County Health Services

06/01/2026

🎶 School's out for summer... but mosquitoes, hurricane season, and travel plans are just getting started! 🎶

This month's newsletter is packed with summer-ready information on:
🦟 West Nile Virus
🌀 Hurricane Preparedness
⚽ World Cup Travel Tips
💉 Dr. Jonas Salk and the fight against polio

So grab your sunscreen, check your hurricane kit, and take a few minutes to explore the Orange County Health Services June Newsletter before heading out to enjoy all that summer has to offer! 😎☀️

05/29/2026

☀️ Summer storms can strengthen quickly, and understanding the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning can help you make safer decisions when severe weather approaches.

Now is the time to:
✔️ Review your family emergency plan
✔️ Prepare supplies for pets and loved ones
✔️ Restock medications and emergency kits
✔️ Protect important documents
✔️ Stay connected with trusted weather updates

When a storm is in the Gulf, preparation matters. The more ready you are before severe weather arrives, the more confident you can feel when conditions begin to change. 🌧️

05/29/2026

☀️ Summer should be a season filled with fun, family, and making memories, but for many families, it can also bring added stress when it comes to putting food on the table.

With school out for the summer and hurricane season beginning in Southeast Texas, food insecurity can become even more challenging for some households. That is why knowing your local community resources before an emergency happens is an important part of storm preparedness.

Local food pantries and meal programs are here to help support families throughout the summer months.

💙 If you or someone you know may need assistance:
✔️ Save local resource information
✔️ Share food pantry locations with friends and neighbors
✔️ Check in on older adults and vulnerable community members
✔️ Prepare early before summer storms impact our area

A stronger community starts with neighbors helping neighbors.

05/28/2026

Before the next storm starts brewing:
🚗 Fuel up your vehicle
🧰 Pack your emergency kit
📱 Charge your devices
🛣️ Know your evacuation route
🏠 Make a plan if you are staying home

Storm prep is not just about supplies. It is about protecting the people and things that matter most.

The more prepared you are now, the less you have to scramble later.

05/28/2026

Summer storms have a way of showing up at the worst possible time… and so do dead car batteries.

As we prepare for hurricane season in Southeast Texas, now is a great time to brush up on basic vehicle safety and emergency preparedness.

Keeping jumper cables, charging devices, and emergency supplies in your vehicle can help you stay safe and avoid getting stranded during severe weather. 🌧️🚘⚡

05/27/2026

Hurricane season in Southeast Texas can bring sudden storms, evacuations, and stressful situations, so now is a great time to make sure your pets are part of your emergency plan.

Just like people, pets need emergency supplies too:
🐶 Food and water
🐱 Medications and vet records
🐾 Leashes, carriers, and comfort items
📸 Updated ID tags or recent photos

Now is also a great time to identify pet friendly shelters, hotels, or family members who may be able to help if evacuation becomes necessary.

05/27/2026

🌧️ Don’t get blown away by waiting until the last minute 🌧️
Southeast Texas summer storms and hurricanes can develop quickly, bringing flooding, strong winds, tornadoes, and power outages along with them.

Here are a few ways to stay ahead of the forecast:
✔️ Know your evacuation zone
✔️ Build your go bag
✔️ Charge your devices
✔️ Fuel up your vehicle
✔️ Check in on neighbors and loved ones
✔️ Learn the difference between a Watch and a Warning

A little preparation now can help you keep your cool when the winds pick up.
Stay safe, stay prepared, and don’t let your plans get carried away by the weather.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

☀️ Southeast Texas weather can change quickly during the summer months, and heavy rain can create dangerous flooding before many people realize the risk.

Now is a great time to review your flood preparedness plan, restock emergency supplies, and make sure your family is ready before the next storm rolls through.

✔️ Know your flood risk
✔️ Build your emergency kit
✔️ Protect important documents
✔️ Review evacuation routes
✔️ Check in on neighbors and loved ones

A little preparation today can help prevent big problems tomorrow.

05/26/2026

Summer storms can develop quickly across Southeast Texas, and staying informed before severe weather strikes is an important part of being prepared.

STAN, the Southeast Texas Alerting Network, is a free messaging and emergency notification system that helps keep residents informed during time sensitive emergencies when it matters most.

As of September 2023, all users must re register to continue receiving STAN alerts.

📲 Sign up today at https://thestan.com/

From strong summer storms to hurricanes and other emergencies, STAN helps keep Southeast Texas connected, informed, and prepared.

Let’s STAN together when disaster strikes.