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September is Preparedness Month

Disasters—whether hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or disease outbreaks—can strike at any time. In recent years, our community has faced Hurricane Florence, multiple confirmed tornadoes, and most recently, Tropical Storm Chantal, which caused devastating flooding, destruction, and tragic loss.

So far this year alone, Orange County has experienced four tornado warnings, 22 severe thunderstorm warnings, and 14 flash flood or flood warnings. These events are reminders of the importance of preparation.

Visit www.readyorange.org to learn how to:

Create an emergency supply kit.
Make a family disaster plan.
Sign up for OC Alerts. If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you!

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Apply to Provide Feedback on Tax Assessment Process

Orange County is forming a Tax Assessment Work Group to review property assessment policies and public communication.

The county seeks four community representatives—two from District 1 and two from District 2. Residents can apply at www.orangecountync.gov/apply by September 30, 2025. Appointments will be made by the Board of Commissioners on October 7.

Apply

Shred-a-Thon on September 6 and 17

Bring your confidential documents to a Shred-a-Thon for free and safe destruction and recycling.

Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eubanks Park and Ride Lot at 1768 Eubanks Rd., Chapel Hill

Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Church Rd. Waste and Recycling Center at 3605 Walnut Grove Church Rd., Hillsborough

Programs at the Dept. on Aging

The Orange County Dept. on Aging has many exciting events and programs. Sign up for their newsletter to learn more.

Tropical Storm Chantal Recovery Resources

Through Sept. 12, 2025, businesses and residents can get help applying for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) at the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Carrboro and Burlington.

Online applications will be accepted until September 23, 2025, for physical damage and April 27, 2026, for economic injury at lending.sba.gov.

To be eligible for State Individual Assistance, applicants must visit one of the disaster recovery centers that have been set up in impacted communities through September 12.