With the approach of the one year anniversary of fatal floods in the Texas Hill County last spring, Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed the week of May 23-27, 2016 as Flood Awareness Week in Texas. Orange County Judge Brint Carlton read the governor’s proclamation during the Commissioners Court Tuesday.
Governor Abbott stated that floods are common occurrences in Texas, flash flooding is the leading cause of weather related damage to property in Texas, and that unfortunately Texas often leads the nation in flood related deaths many of which are preventable. The governor suggested Texas citizens make preparation in advance with the approach of severe weather such as have supplies ready and agree on a meeting place in case of evacuation. In conclusion the proclamation reminded everyone “to turn around don’t drown” when approaching water that is over a roadway. You could save your life or the life of a love one.
In other business Tuesday the Commissioners Court awarded the bid to supply equipment and uniforms for the Sheriff’s Office to Texas Code Blue. Orange County renewed its agreement with Sholars Medicine Chest for proscription pharmacy services from July 24, 2016 through July 23, 20 17. Bosco Industries had its agreement with the county approved for the aerobic sewer system at Justice of the Peace Precinct 3. The purchase of insecticides for use by the county was also approved by the Commissioners.
June has been designated National Men’s Health Awareness Month. The Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a proclamation recognizing Men’s Health month and encouraging men to take advantage of screenings and tests offered by the Julie Rogers Gift of Life program. Christina Morris with the Gift of Life spoke on the screening scheduled next month in Orange. Morris reminded that the Gift of Life screenings no longer just look for prostate cancer, but in addition provide testing for HIV, hepatitis C, screenings for blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol. The Gift of Life screenings and tests will be Saturday, June 4, at the Lamar State College-Orange campus.
-Dan Perrine, KOGT-
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