Summer is here, the kids are out of school and for many residents this means traveling for summer vacation.
As a resident of Fort Bend Municipal Utility District 128 (FB MUD 128) you have access to free vacation watches by Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4.
Residents can request a vacation watch at no cost. While away from your residence, Fort Bend Constable Precinct 4’s Office will patrol the area and keep a watchful eye on your home.
Please leave detailed information about your home such as:
- Will you be leaving any lights on in the home?
- Do you have any pets staying in the home?
- Is there an alarm system and if so, will it be armed?
- Have you authorized anyone to come into your home?
- Are you leaving any vehicles at your home?
- Is there a secondary contact we can reach out to in case we are unable to reach you?
To request a vacation watch from Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, click here to fill out a vacation watch form.
Please remember to update Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable’s Office of any changes such as additional people coming to your residence or changes in date of departure or return.
Tips for the home while you’re away:
- Inform the alarm company of your departure and make Fort Bend Precinct 4 Constable’s Office the first contact while you are away from home, as this will save valuable time in getting law enforcement to your residence.
- Have lights on timers, as having lights on around the clock is a sign no one is home.
- Leave a parked car in the driveway with no valuables inside.
- Make arrangements for your pets, whether it be someone coming to your home to walk and feed them, a boarding facility, or having them stay with a trusted family member or friend.
- Make sure your pet’s information such as ID tags, collars, and microchips are up to date and give a list of emergency contact information about your pet such as preferred veterinarian, updated shot records, and other medical information with the authorized person(s) watching your pet.
- Finding a trusted person to house sit is one of the best ways to avoid your home looking empty.
- Find an emergency contact that can be called in case you cannot be reached.
- Put your mail on hold with USPS Hold Mail. This will keep your confidential information in a safe place till you return (for up to 30 days).
https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Hold-Mail-The-Basics
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