During a Hurricane

  • Stay indoors and away from windows and glass doors.
  • Close all interior doors securely and brace external doors.
  • Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
  • Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
  • Listen to the radio or TV for information.
  • Turn off utilities if instructed to do so.  Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostate to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
  • Turn off porpane tanks.  Avoid using the telephone, except for serious emergencies.
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General Information
County Judge, Emergency Management Director
John H. Gothia
(409) 882-7079
Emergency Management Coordinator
Joel Ardoin
(409) 670-4143
Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
Leon George
(409) 670-4143
Special Project Coordinator
Michelle Tubbleville
(409) 670-4143
Assistant Special Project Coordinator
Morgan Taylor
(409) 670-4143
Phone Numbers
(409) 882-7895
Fax: (409) 670-4143
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
11475 FM 1442 Box E
Orange,
TX
77630