The Point of Distribution supplies will arrive and the military will set up these PODS in 4 accessible areas in the county. This will be a drive thru POD for water, ice and MRE (meals ready to eat). You will need to drive through and the military will load supplies into your vehicle. Please be patient at these sites when waiting for your supplies.
The POD sites are located at the following 4 locations:
Orange Boat Ramp – 408 Pier Road, Orange Texas 77630
Bridge City Intermediate School, 1029 Roundbunch, Bridge City Texas 77611
Mauriceville – 11916 Highway 62 N, Orange Texas 77632
Vidor – Turning Point Church, 3600 N Main St, Vidor Texas 77662
The PODS will be set up Monday 10 am – 6 pm through Wednesday 10am - 6pm.
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The Orange County Citizen’s Collection Center, 11265 FM 1442, Orange Texas 77632, will be open from 2 pm to 6 pm today, and will reopen Monday from 7 am – 6 pm. Permit fees will be waived. Spoiled goods will be accepted along with the following guidelines:
Acceptable Items
Metal
Cardboard
Paper Products
Household Waste
Construction
Demolition
Appliances (without Freon)
Not Acceptable
Dead Animals
Commercial Waste
Appliances (with Freon)
Brush or Vegetation
Propane Bottles
Paint
Hazardous Waste
Tires
Batteries
Shingle
Additional schedule for the Collection Center will be reviewed by Commissioners Court on Monday to extend normal hours of operation.
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Currently Orange County Emergency Management is coordinating the debris pick up. Any hurricane related materials that citizens may want removed from the area must be separated into four distinct categories. FEMA requirements for separation of debris and damaged material are as follows:
* C & D Piles – construction and demolition materials
* Green Waste Piles – tree limbs, branches and cuttings
* White Goods – refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, etc.
*Hazardous Waste – paints, household chemicals, etc.
Please place the debris to the side of the road in a manner that is NOT blocking the roadway in any way. The debris should be placed in the proper piles and also should be accessible for pick up with a grappling truck.
It is recommended that homeowner’s take pictures of all debris placed curbside for pickup to insure proper documentation. It is further recommended that each homeowner verify with their insurance carrier any other additional documentation requirements they may have.