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With Fall break upon us and the holidays around the corner, the Board of Directors for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 504 (HCMUD 504) wants to remind residents they have access to free vacation watches by Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Residents of The Groves can request a vacation watch at no cost. While away from your residence enjoying vacation, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’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 Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, click here to fill out a vacation watch form.
Please remember to update Harris County 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 Harris County 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 and collars, 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
Lastly, if you do need to contact the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office for any reason other than an emergency, their non-emergency number is (281) 376-3472. Remember, in case of emergency, always call 9-1-1.
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