Oak Ridge City Council meets on the the 2nd Mondays @ 6pm and 4th Mondays @ 7pm. 


Kaufman County Burn Ban
08/01/2024

Kaufman county Fire Mrashall has issued a burn ban for all of Kaufman county. 

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UPDATE Debris pickup from curb
06/24/2024
Debris pickup from curb (Street), when?  Kaufman County does not have a timeframe yet.  Most likely it will be later in July.  We should know for sure by mid-July.  Thank you in advance for your patience.


UPDATE - 7/29

The wait is almost over for debris pickup!  We met with the county contractor today, and he stated they will begin picking up debris in the County by the end of the week.  They're not sure yet where they will start, but indications are Oak Ridge will be sooner than later.
 
If you have not already done so, bring all storm related debris out near the street.   
 
Residents on 34 - Do not place on highway shoulder. 1. It is dangerous for you to be close to the highway. 2. Chance of debris could be on the highway. 3. Debris would be in the for safe passage in case of an emergency.
 

FEMA Opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Kaufman
06/23/2024
FEMA Opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Kaufman to provide one-on-one help to Kaufman County residents affected by the May storms. The center operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day

The Center is located at:
Nash Elementary School
1002 S. Houston St.
Kaufman, TX 75142




Public Service Announcement - Great News! Kaufman County has been approved and added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance (IA)
06/06/2024
Great News!  Kaufman County has been approved and added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance (IA). This will allow residents and homeowners to apply for FEMA assistance.
 
NOTE:  If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.
 
You can apply for Individual Assistance (IA) by clicking this link and following the instructions.

Public Service Announcement - Kaufman County Emergency Management is coordinating a resource center to provide assistance to those who were affected by the severe storm on May 28 th 2024, and need assistance.
06/06/2024
Kaufman County Emergency Management is coordinating a resource center to provide assistance to those who were affected by the severe storm on May 28 th 2024, and need assistance.
 
The Resource Center (MARC) location: Kaufman Volunteer Fire Station, 7819 FM 1388 (S Houston St), Oak Grove, TX.
Dates and times:
Monday 6/10/2024 – Friday 6/14/2024, 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday 6/15/2024, 8AM – 5 PM
Sunday 6/16/2024, 12PM-5PM.
More information will be released soon regarding the resources available at the Resource Center.
 


Public Service Announcement - Cleanup Kits
06/06/2024
The Red Cross is providing cleanup kits, free of charge, to Kaufman County residence affected by the May 28th storm. 
The kits can be picked up:
Kaufman Volunteer Fire Station, 7819 FM 1388 (S Houston St), Oak Grove, TX.
Dates and times available:
Thursday 6/6/2024 – Friday 6/7/2024, 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday 6/8/2024, 8AM – 5 PM

The City of Oak Ridge is sending a BIG Thank You to Robert Gowan.
06/06/2024
More Great News!  CR 139 at State Highway 34 has been cleared of downed trees!  A special THANK YOU to Robert Gowan of Discount Consolidated Services LLC for getting the road opened up! 
 


Public Service Announcement - Storm from May 27, 2024
06/04/2024
As you are aware, there are more flooding rains in the forecast.  Be diligent about your safety.  Trees and heavy branches could fall without notice!
 
If you have experienced damage to your property, there a few steps you should take.
  1. Contact your insurance company for damage claims.
  2. Take photographs of all that is damaged.
    • If you have already started cleaning up, take pictures anyway.
  3. Place your debris at the curb/road (but do not block the road).
  4. Go to:  https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/
    • Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys
    • The objective of this survey is to help state and local emergency management officials across Texas identify and gain an understanding of damages that have occurred during recent natural disaster activity.
    • Reporting damages to Emergency Management is a voluntary activity, is NOT a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency, and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
    • The website includes a video tutorial on how to fill out the form.  It is in English and Spanish.
Other websites and resources:
https://member.everbridge.net/892807736721941/login Kaufman County Emergency Alert Program
 
* BEWARE!! Be sure to contact your insurance company for property damage. There are many scammers out there. Do not talk to anyone one except your insurance company representative!!
 
Our City Hall is still without internet and phones. We are hoping to be back up and running by Wednesday afternoon. City Hall is open but operating on a limited abilities.
 
We will continue to keep you posted via our Website and social media. Please keep checking back for updates!

Oak Ridge City Council meets on the the 2nd Mondays @ 6pm and 4th Mondays @ 7pm each month
01/01/2024
Council will meet twice a month. 
If you wish to be part of the agenda, contact the city secretary one week to the scheduled meeting. 
The City Hall Office is open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am - 5:30pm