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


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Public Service Annoucement - ATV's Prohibited- for Immediate Release
10/17/2024
The Oak Ridge Police Department would like to remind the public that operating an All-Terrain Vehicle is prohibited on a public roadway as in the Texas Transpiration Code (Sec. 663.037).

All-Terrain Vehicles are specifically designed for off-highway use and the use of an All-Terrain Vehicle on a public roadway places the rider and passengers in danger.

A person younger than 14 years of age may not operate an All-Terrain Vehicle unless the person is under the direct supervision of the person’s parent or guardian, or an adult who is authorized by the parent or guardian.

A person may not carry a passenger on an All-Terrain vehicle unless the All-Terrain vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to transport a passenger on it.

The Oak Ridge Police Department is encouraging the public to stay safe and to always wear safety equipment such as helmets and eye protection when legally operating All-Terrain Vehicles offroad.

Texas Traffic Code prohibits the operation of unregistered Vehicles, ATVs, mini bikes, electric scooters on public roadway and highways.

Effective immediately,  Oak Ridge Police Department with impound any  Vehicle that violates Texas Transportation code.  In addition, the operator will be issued a citation for the violation(s).
Kaufman County Burn Ban has been lifted
10/04/2024

Kaufman county Fire Mrashall has lefted the burn ban.

 

 

Burn Ban Lifted

 

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