The Board of Directors for Harris Fort Bend Counties Municipal Utility District No. 1 (HFBCMUD 1) would like to remind residents that they have access to free vacation watch services through the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.
While you're away enjoying your vacation, Precinct 1 deputies will patrol the neighborhood and keep a watchful eye on your home at no cost to you.
How to Request a Vacation Watch:
To request a vacation watch, residents of HFBCMUD 1 can complete the online form by clicking here. When requesting the service, please provide the following details about your home:
- Lights: Will you leave any lights on?
- Pets: Are there pets staying in the home?
- Alarm System: Do you have an alarm system, and if so, will it be armed?
- Authorized Visitors: Have you authorized anyone to enter your home while you’re away?
- Vehicles: Are any vehicles parked at your home?
- Emergency Contact: Is there a secondary contact we can reach in case we are unable to reach you?
Please update Precinct 1 Constable’s Office if there are any changes, such as additional people coming to your home or changes to your travel dates.
Tips to Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Away:
- Alert Your Alarm Company: If you have an alarm system, inform your alarm company of your absence and make sure they list the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office as the primary contact in case of an alarm activation. This will help save valuable time.
- Use Timers for Lights: Avoid leaving lights on continuously, as this is a clear sign no one is home. Instead, use timers to turn lights on and off at random intervals.
- Leave a Car in the Driveway: Park a car in the driveway with no valuables inside. This will make your home look occupied.
- Pet Care: Arrange for someone to take care of your pets—whether through a trusted neighbor, a pet sitter, or a boarding facility. Make sure their ID tags, collars, and microchip information are up to date, and provide your pet’s medical details and emergency contacts to the person caring for them.
- House Sitting: If possible, consider hiring a trusted house sitter to ensure your home doesn’t appear empty.
- Mail Hold: Place your mail on hold with the USPS. This will keep your confidential mail safe until your return. Learn more about USPS Hold Mail.
- Emergency Contacts: Leave an emergency contact with the Constable’s Office in case you cannot be reached.
Contact Information:
If you need to reach the Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office for non-emergency issues, their contact number is (281) 238-1430. Remember, for emergencies, always dial 9-1-1.
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