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Starting November 2011, the North Texas Municipal Water District area including Collin County, Mesquite and Garland entered into Stage 3 drought conditions meaning citizens would only be able to water their landscapes once every two weeks, but you should check with your city for restrictions because some have adopted stricter conservation measures. The NTMWD has been considering going to Stage 4 – the highest level of water conservation measures. In their meeting at the end of January they voted to remain at Stage 3 until at least May 31st.
Under Stage 4, all residential and commercial outdoor watering would be prohibited, as would irrigation of new landscaping, washing vehicles and permits for the construciton of pools. The watering of foundations and trees would still be allowed for up to two hours per day, but only with a hand-held hose, soaker hose or a drip irrigation system. Of course the restrictions will also affect the livelihood of the many pool construction and landscaping businesses in the area and the NTMWD also tries to take that into account when making their critical decisions.
Lake Lavon is currently at a depth of 486 feet, approximately the same level it was at when Stage 3 restictions were added in October. But the NTMWD could exhaust it share of water from Jim Champman Lake. Compounding the problem has been the districts inability to pump water from Lake Texoma since fall 2009 because of zebra mussels, an invasive species, which can infest other lakes if pumped to the districts other reservoirs.
A study released in October by the National Weather Service said North Texas would require 24 to 28 increst of rain in a six-month period to pull itself out of the drought. If nothing changes, says Mike Rickman, deputy director for the NTMWD Stage 4 could be enacted as early as June.
So it’s time to save a little water and say a little prayer for more rain………… and if you are thinking of adding a pool this year don’t wait!
A few extra precautions this holiday season may make it a much happier and memorable time for your entire family and will keep the grinches away!
HomeSecurityGuru.com, recently collaborated with security experts and organizations to create a comprehensive list of the top safety tips to follow this holiday season. Fire safety precautions were high on the list due to the growing popularity of turkey fryers which cause an estimated $15 million in property damage each year according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Also of prime importance this year is taking precautions online to protect your home off-line, which are new safety measures people should take now that social media has become more commonplace and a popular way to communicate with groups of people.
Technology Related Tips
Do not share that you’re going to be out of town and away from home on an email autoresponder.
Do not share your holiday travel plans on Facebook, blogs and other social sites.
Don’t put vacation updates on social sites.
Don’t include away from home messages on your cell phone or home answering machines.
Consider investing in a home security camera that syncs with the internet so you can keep an eye on children that are off from school for the holidays or monitor your home while away
Home Security & Safety Tips
Remove objects that may allow access into your home, such as ladders
Don’t put gifts near windows or where they can be seen from outside the home
Turn the volume down or off on your home phone ringer so anyone outside can’t hear it ringing
Be careful when discarding boxes from gifts as thief driving by can see what new items may be available in your home next time you are away
Have a friend or neighbor pick up any mail or deliveries that are sent to your house
Don’t leave keys outside, even if they are hidden
Cut tree limbs back from second story windows
Use lights that are on a timer and set them to turn on at nightfall
Keep in mind to not cover your address number of your house with decorations so emergency personnel can correctly identify your home if needed
Cooking Safety Tips
Opt for the new type of “oil-less” infared turkey fryer instead of the traditional fryer
Clean your ovens and cook top range vents to clear them of all grease
If an oven or microwave fire occurs, keep the door closed. Turn the power off and wait for the fire to die.
Never leave cooking unattended, it’s the #1 contributor to cooking fires according to the NFPA
Never throw water or flour on a grease fire
Never put frozen food in boiling oil, which can cause an explosion of grease
Fire Safety
Buy a fire extinguisher that is ABC Rated and learn how to properly operate it
Change smoke detector batteries
Test smoke alarms to ensure they are operable
Make sure fire alarms are located on all levels of a house and outside of bedrooms
Limit the number of appliances used simultaneously
Never use frayed electric cords or run them through a doorway
Starting November 2011, the North Texas Municipal Water District area including Collin County, Mesquite and Garland entered into Stage 3 drought conditions meaning citizens would only be able to water their landscapes once every two weeks, but you should check with your city for restrictions because some have adopted stricter conservation measures. The NTMWD has been considering going to Stage 4 – the highest level of water conservation measures. In their meeting at the end of January they voted to remain at Stage 3 until at least May 31st.