Katy West May 2020

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Katy resident, Janell Fountain
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May 2020 | Katy West

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KATY WEST IMPORTANT NUMBERS
SECURITY
Emergency (Police, Fire & Ambulance) 911
Ft. Bend Ct. Sheriff’s Dept. 281-341-4665
Harris Ct. Constables 281-463-6666
Fulshear Police Department 281-346-2202
Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4666
Constable Precinct 3 281-342-3411
FIRE DEPARTMENT
West I-10 Volunteer Dept. Harris Ct 281-675-3600
Ft. Bend ESD2 (Willowfork Fire Dept) 281-395-0011
Community Fire Dept. (S. of Willowfork) 281-498-1310
Fulshear/Simonton Fire Dept 281-346-2800
SCHOOLS
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560
Davidson Elementary 281-234-2500
Jenks Elementary School 281-234-4100
WoodCreek Elementary School 281-234-0100
Kilpatrick Elementary School 281-237-7600
WoodCreek Junior High School 281-234-0800
Tays Junior High School 281-234-2400
Tompkins High School 281-234-1000
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Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
Ft. Bend Animal Control 281-342-1512
Harris Ct. Animal Control 281-999-3191
Children’s Protective Services 713-394-4000
Fort Bend MUD #58 281-482-0216
Severn Trent Service 281-398-8211
Best Trash 281-313-2378
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111
Power Outage 713-207-2222
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Entex-leaking gas 713-659-3552
Texas One Call System (Call before you dig) 811
AT&T 800-288-2747
Metro 713-635-4000
Memorial Herman Hospital - Katy 281-644-7000
Houston Methodist St. Catherine Hospital 281-599-5700
Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000
City of Fulshear 281-346-1796
Fort Bend County Tax Office 281-341-3710
Emergency Service District Tax 281-342-6414
Fort Bend County Animal Control 281-342-1512
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce 281-491-0800
Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289
City of Katy 281-391-4800
Katy Christian Ministries 281-391-5261
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NATIONAL NURSES WEEK 2020
National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6 th and ends on May 12 th ,
Florence Nightingale’s birthday. It features a host of events across the U.S.
to honor nurses for the work they do and also educates the public about
nurses’ role in health care.
GOING STIR-CRAZY? A FEW IDEAS TO HELP
MAKE A SCHEDULE: Whether it’s a new one every day or general routine
to follow, it always helps us pass the time having a list of what’s on tap
for the day.
FACETIME YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: A way to stay sane and feel like
you’re still in touch with your loved ones without any actual face time.
ORGANIZE DRAWERS, CABINETS AND CLOSETS: Now is the time to get
to all those projects you never have time for!
BAKE WITH YOUR KIDS: Always a nice way to spend quality time with
the kids and everyone has a treat at the end.
EXERCISE OR DO YOGA: Good for the mind and the body.
DO A PUZZLE: There’s something about doing a puzzle that feels so cozy
if you’re trapped inside.
EXTRA LONG BATHTIMES:A long soak, a good book and a nice glass of
wine is a nice destress for mom (or dad). Kids can enjoy playing in the tub
with water toys, bubble or soap crayons.
HAVE A BACKYARD PICNIC:eating outside on a blanket is something
fun to change up the routine!
DO CRAFTS: You can make crafts with just about anything and your
imagination. Got rocks in the backyard? Paint them with the kids. Old
cardboard box? Color it like a castle, turn it into a puppet stage or
anything you can imagine it to be.
MAKE A MUSIC JAR: Place types of music or certain music groups on
slips of paper, then pick on out each day for your listening pleasure.
May 2020 | Katy West

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references
if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers
from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for
any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and
the teens and their parents.
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PRACTICE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF
MOSQUITO CONTROL
1. Empty, remove, cover or turn upside down any receptacle that would
hold water - particularly old bottles and tin cans.
2. Change water and scrub vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each
week - or grow cutting in sand.
3. Discard old tires or store them indoors.
4. Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns. Seal
cisterns not in actual use.
5. Repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets. They may cause standing
water.
6. Connect open waste-water drains to a sewage system or construct
separate sump or leach.
7. Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.
8. Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar or drain or spray then, as required.
9. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish.
10. Fix or replace screens for doors and windows.
Mosquitoes develop only in water…and water standing just a few days
can produce a crop of mosquitoes! STOP MOSQUITO DEVELOPMENT.
GET RID OF STANDING WATER.
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MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
Many health and heart organizations come together every May to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stroke. One of their biggest
campaigns is FAST, teaching the world to know the symptoms of stroke and how to respond quickly to help save a life.
Face - By asking the person to smile you can tell immediately if one side of the face droops.
Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts lower than the other.
Speech - Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat a single sentence.
Time - Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death or even partial and full recovery.
National Stroke Awareness Day was proclaimed in 1989 by President George H. W. Bush. It had been observed for many years before the proclamation.
The Centers for Disease Control, the American Heart Association, World Stroke Campaign and many other have all participated in bringing education,
research and treatment on a global basis.
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May 2020 | Katy West

10 TIPS FOR SAFE
COMPUTING
Today, we are more
dependent on computers
and the information that they
store than ever before. From
spyware, viruses and Trojans
to identity theft and computer
hardware malfunctions -
any disruption can have a
huge impact on our lives. No
matter how savvy the user,
safe computing practices are
a combination of physical
protections using computer
software and security settings
and the secure actions of the
user. You need both to make
a difference. Below are 10 tips that will help you protect your computer
and ultimately the information stored on it.
1. Keep your computer updated - In the evolving world of software viruses,
it is essential that computer owners use anti-virus software and keep it upto-date.
Most anti-virus software gives the user the ability to do automatic
updates. Whether individuals choose to update their operating system
software automatically or manually, we recommend making it a continuous
process. It is also important to keep other software on your computer
updated. Software updates often include essential bug fixes and security
features that address existing vulnerabilities. Finally, enable the personal
firewall on your computer. This will help to keep unauthorized people from
snooping around your computer when it’s connected to the Internet.
2. Create strong, secure passwords - There is power in strong
passwords. We recommend passwords that contain at least 8 characters
with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Strong passwords
are less likely to be hacked than very generic passwords. Use creative
pass-phases to avoid having to write down a password. Do not share
your passwords with anyone.
3. Download files legally - Along with the possibility of significant legal
penalties, downloading music and movies from peer-to-peer networks
can be harmful to your machine. These downloaded files are sometimes
riddled with viruses and spyware.
4. Keep personal information safe - Reduce your risk of identity theft.
Never share your personal information via email, no matter how official
the email looks. Official business that requires personal information
should not happen via unsecured email.
5. Scan email attachments and validate links - In an effort to keep
viruses off your machine, scan all attachments that are sent to you. Viruses
can lurk in emails from friends and family. While you may be fooled about
an email that contains a photo you would like to see from a friend, antivirus
software will know the difference. If you receive a link in an email
from a trusted source, hover over the link using your mouse and look in
the bottom bar of your web browser to reveal the true URL and validate
that the link is legitimate. This will ensure that you know where you are
going on the Internet and whether or not you want to go there.
6. Lock your computer - When leaving your computer unattended,
physically lock it to prevent theft of the machine. We also suggest that
users lock the screen with a password to safeguard data.
7. Log off any public areas - Remember when using a public computer
or network, it is just that…public. Be sure that you completely log off the
site or machine when you are finished using it. Users should be especially
mindful to uncheck boxes that will remember users’ login information
when logging into online services, such as email and bank accounts.
8. Back up important data - We have seen final papers vanish - hard drives
crash and files become corrupt. If you have important information that you
cannot afford to lose, back it up. We recommend that you store this information
securely and even consider storing extra copies at another location.
9. Limit information on social media sites - People will post almost anything
on social media site. For many people, birth dates, anniversaries, addresses,
phone numbers and a lot of other personal information can be found on social
media sites. Protect yourself from identity theft and other scams by limiting
what information you disclose online and who can see that information.
10. Avoid surfing websites that you don’t already know - Browsers are
quickly becoming one of the larger vulnerabilities in computing. Adware
and spyware are written specifically to exploit Internet Explorer and
Firefox. So try and stick with the websites you trust.
While these steps are not foolproof, they will go a long way towards
extending the life of your machine and protecting the valuable
information contained on it. Article by Julie Myers.
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YOU CAN KEEP YOUR
COUGH AT HOME
with Houston Methodist Virtual Urgent Care
Our providers are available to screen for the coronavirus via video visit.
Whether you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or want to avoid spreading or catching germs,
our board-certified providers are here for you 24/7. Virtual Urgent Care is available to new and existing
patients for your non-emergency, urgent care needs. Get the same trusted care you expect from
Houston Methodist — from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual Urgent Care is available through the MyMethodist app. Download it today.
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