Orange County ESD 3

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

As of 12 PM today the burn ban for Orange County has been lifted.

09/01/2026

Press Release
September 1, 2026

Orange County Judge John Gothia announced today that all non-emergency Orange County offices will close at 2 p.m. due to impending weather conditions.
The early closure is a precautionary measure intended to help protect county employees and members of the public while providing county personnel with additional time to travel safely as weather conditions develop.
“The safety of our employees and the public is our highest priority,” said Orange County Judge John Gothia. “We are taking this precautionary step to allow everyone the opportunity to get home safely before conditions potentially worsen. We encourage everyone to remain alert, monitor the weather, and follow the guidance of local emergency management officials.”
Employees and members of the public are encouraged to:
• Monitor local weather conditions and official updates.
• Avoid unnecessary travel as conditions deteriorate.
• Follow guidance and instructions from local emergency management officials.
• Allow additional time for travel and use caution while on the roads.
County officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and will provide additional information as necessary.

09/01/2026

The risk of flash flooding has increased across parts of southeast Texas. There is now a Moderate Risk of flash flooding within 25 miles of any location across Jefferson and Hardin counties.

09/01/2026

Good morning, all. Tropical Storm Edouard will be making landfall later today as a strong tropical storm or possibly a category 1 hurricane. NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 10:30 AM this morning to discuss the latest on Edouard and it's expected impacts across the region today and tonight. We'll also answer your questions about what to expect. See you at 10:30. ~ Donald Jones

09/01/2026

Tropical Depression Five has been upgraded to tropical storm Edouard. NWS Lake Charles will host a live social media briefing at 10:30 PM tonight to discuss the latest on Edouard and it's expected impacts across the region. We'll also answer your questions live. See you at 10:30. ~ Donald Jones

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Due to the upcoming forecast, sand and bags are currently available at:

📌 Precinct 1 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on North Hwy 87 at North Teal
📌 Precinct 2 11897 State Hwy 62 in Mauriceville directly across from Market Basket on Hwy 62
📌 Precinct 3 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on 2502 West Round Bunch Road
📌 Precinct 4 County Road & Bridge Maintenance Barn located on 375 Claiborne Street

Residents are welcome to bag the sand to use to protect their home from rising water. Bring your own shovel.

08/31/2026