For residents planning to be out of town, the Harris County Sheriff's Office offers a Vacation Watch service. This service is available upon request for citizens residing in the unincorporated areas of Harris County, including the Ricewood MUD boundaries.
To request a Vacation Watch, click here and complete the online form.
To properly route the request, select HCSO Contracts from the first drop-down menu. From the second drop-down menu, select Ricewood MUD, D4.
Additionally, some standard safety tips may help deter criminal activity on the home front while traveling.
Safety Tips for Ricewood MUD Residents:
- Double check that all doors and windows are locked prior to your departure
- Place vehicles inside garage and lock the sliding lock to the garage door if available
- If vehicles must be left outside, remove valuables from plain sight and lock doors/set alarm
- Install motion sensor lights and/or motion activated cameras to capture activity at the front door, driveway, and street in front of the home
- Schedule a friend to regularly pickup newspapers and packages from doorstep
- Install timers on indoor/outdoor lights to turn on and off at intervals
- Leave a radio or television playing inside the home
By taking a few steps to prepare the home prior to travel, residents can lessen the likelihood that their homes will be disturbed while they are away.
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