Temporary Closure of East Roundbunch Swing Bridge Due to Inclement Weather

Orange County Road and Bridge officials are advising the public that the East Roundbunch swing bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, due to forecasted inclement weather. The bridge is expected to reopen on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, pending weather conditions. The anticipated winter weather … Keep Reading

STEAR Registration Now Open

The State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) is a free program that assists local First Responders and Emergency Management with obtaining information on the needs of the community during an emergency event. The program provides detailed information on citizens who may have disabilities and require additional medical or transportation assistance during an evacuation or … Keep Reading

Severe Weather Predicted for Thursday

According to the National Weather Service – Lake Charles, our region has the potential to see severe storms Thursday evening into Thursday overnight. Severe thunderstorms are expected to form Thursday evening over southeast Texas with sustained winds between 20 and 25 mph with gusts between 25 and 30 mph. Citizens are encouraged to monitor local … Keep Reading

Orange County Disaster Rebuild Will OperateMulti-Agency Resource Center (MARC)

Orange County Disaster Rebuild will operate a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for those that have suffered major residential damage from the January 24, 2023 tornado. Access to this event is limited to Orange County Residents only. Attendees will need to self-report through this link: https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/ prior to registration for the MARC. Damage reports are NOT … Keep Reading