The following is from the Harris County Fire Marshall website - www.hcfmo.net

Local Disaster Declaration
Prohibits Sale and Use of Fireworks

• Declaration of Disaster
• Court Order
• Media Release
• Offense against Declaration of Disaster for Fireworks
• Governor Extension Letter
• Fireworks Novelties Press Release

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett signed an order on June 21st, 2011 declaring a drought disaster and banning the sale or use of any fireworks anywhere in unincorporated Harris County. Commissioners Court unanimously ratified Emmett's order moments later, extending its provisions and sending it on to Gov. Rick Perry. Governor Perry approved the extension on June 23rd, 2011.

The only exception to the ban is for a public display conducted by a person holding a valid pyrotechnic operator's license or a valid pyrotechnics special effects operator's license. Violators of the fireworks ban face a $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in jail. This ban includes novelties such as sparklers and other fireworks novelties. Violators of the burn ban face a fine of up to $500 for each violation.

If you have a business and would like to setup a table at the Fourth of July picnic please download, fill out and return the Vendor Registration Form. The Oakwood Glen Association is not responsible for any product or refunds, any transactions shall be between the vendor and the purchaser.

To download the form please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.

The following is from the Harris County Fire Marshall website - www.hcfmo.net

Fireworks Restriction
On June 7th 2011, Harris County Commissioners Court approved a restriction on the sale and use of restricted fireworks (skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins) due to drought conditions. This restriction is effective immediately and will continue as long as drought conditions exist in Harris County. Recent afternoon thunderstorms have had little effect on reducing the drought; the Keetch-Byram drought index (KBDI) has increased to over 700 in the past two days. It is currently at 708 on scale of 0-800. Under a local declaration of disaster by County Judge Ed Emmett, additional restrictions may apply if drought conditions do not improve. The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office will continue to monitor drought conditions and outdoor fire danger.

Summer time is here and many of you will be away from your homes on vacation for days or weeks. Before you leave please make sure you have timed lights, close your garage doors, turn on the alarm, stop newspaper deliveries or ask a neighbor to pick them up and lock your doors and windows.

Vacation Watch is a service that many residents have used over the years to help lessen concern that their homes may become the target of burglars while they are away on vacation. They do this by providing information to the patrolling deputies so that their homes can receive special attention while they are away. To request a vacation watch a resident must complete a Vacation Watch Request form on which they can enter the information that the patrolling deputies will need to know.

To download the vacation watch request form please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.

The security report for May 2011 is now available.

To review the security reports please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.

The Oakwood Glen Association newsletter (The Acorn) for June 2011 is now available.

To review the this or previous issues of the Acorn please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.

Texas hurricane season officially begins today, June 1 and ends November 30.

The 624-mile Texas Gulf coastline, our area in particular, and areas of Texas hundreds of miles inland, are vulnerable to the devastating effects of a hurricane or tropical storms.

The best defense is preparedness and public education about the dangers of the high winds, storm surge, flooding and tornadoes that may occur for hundreds of miles in conjunction with a hurricane or tropical storm.

The Oakwood Glen Association urges all citizens of this community to participate in hurricane preparedness activities, and to pay close attention to watch and warning instructions.

 

The pool is now open. CLICK HERE for more information.

The Oakwood Glen Association newsletter (The Acorn) for May 2011 is now available.

To review the this or previous issues of the Acorn please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.

The security report for April 2011 is now available.

To review the security reports please visit the download page by CLICKING HERE.