Orange County Health Department, NC

09/14/2026

SepticSmart Week is September 14-18, 2026. In recognition of this annual event, Orange County Health Department reminds everyone to not overload the commode. A toilet is not a trashcan.

Orange County Health Department's Environmental Health Division manages septic system permitting in Orange County. Questions about septic permits? Contact 919-245-2360 option 5 or check out our website at https://www.orangecountync.gov/731/Septic-Systems.

09/11/2026

Need help and still stuck on a waitlist for a therapist? That's a reason to call 988.

09/11/2026

Are you ready for natural disasters and weather emergencies? Take a moment to refresh your home disaster supply kit. Your kit should include necessities your household may need in case of emergency, including enough food and water to last several days and first aid supplies.

For information on Ready Orange, check out http://www.readyorange.org/

09/10/2026

Today, the world comes together to say su***de IS preventable. Every community. Every one of us has a role. Call, text, or chat with 988. 988lifeline.org

09/09/2026

The Health Department is offering a Fall 2026 Diabetes Prevention Program. It’s for people with prediabetes or those at risk. You can take the risk test online at https://www.cdc.gov/prediabetes/risktest/index.html. The program has 16 weekly classes led by trained coaches about healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress. Classes start in October at 10 am in the Cedar Grove Community Center. It costs $25, and you’ll get helpful tools worth over $200. Sign up at https://www.orangecountync.gov/FormCenter/Health-6/Diabetes-Classes-Signup-Form-403

09/09/2026

You don't have to wait for a crisis to reach out. When you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, a conversation, a call, chat or a text to 988 can help before distress becomes a crisis: 988lifeline.org

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

September is fall prevention month. Did you know Orange County Health Department has a Healthy Homes program? Hamilton the hedgehog (pictured) is the Healthy Homes mascot and he is sharing the message that the program can help identify fall hazards in the home. For more information, call 919-245-2368 or check out our website at https://www.orangecountync.gov/656/Healthy-Homes

09/08/2026

Food safety is a shared responsibility. Do your part at home:
🫧Clean hands and surfaces
🔁Separate raw from ready-to-eat foods
🌡️Cook to safe temperatures
❄️ Chill foods promptly

09/08/2026

The Orange County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed September 2026 as Orange County Preparedness Month.

Disasters—whether hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, or disease outbreaks—can strike at any time. North Carolina continues to experience a high volume of disasters, to include severe weather, flooding events, and extreme temperatures. So far this year, Orange County has experienced multiple watches and warnings issued by the National Weather Service for severe weather and flooding.

These events are reminders of the importance of preparation.

Visit https://www.orangecountync.gov/650/Disaster-Emergency-Preparedness 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!
If you use Hillsborough water or sewer services, make sure you are registered to receive emergency notifications from the Town of Hillsborough. To sign up for water and sewer alerts for Hillsborough, check the box for your provider under the Community Alerts section of the registration.