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January 2024


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  • January 22nd, 2024

Flying Drones Around The Joint Reserve Base

The Joint Reserve Base currently tracks an increasing number of unauthorized drone operations in the airspace surrounding the base and...

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October 2023


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  • October 11th, 2023

I Watch Texas Program

DPS is responding to Governor Abbott's directive to work with local partners and federal intelligent agencies on heightened public safety...

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  • October 10th, 2023

Register Today For Code Red Alerts

Remember how it was during the Winter Disaster with no water and the not knowing? Now you can keep informed through the Code Red Emergency...

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  • October 6th, 2023

MedStar Community Release

Maintaining “Universal Precautions” for body substance isolation is paramount in protecting EMS workers from exposure to infectious...

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September 2023


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  • September 29th, 2023

Covid Test Kits---Free

COVID TESTS FOR FREE at http://COVIDtests.gov. Starting Monday, September 25, You Can place an order to receive 4 free rapid tests that...

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May 2023


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  • May 3rd, 2023

Fight Back Against Disease Carrying Mosquitoes

Wherever there's moisture
there will be mosquitoes. But you can reduce your chances of getting bitten by mosquito pests by being...

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March 2023


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  • March 2nd, 2023

Know Where To Go

Know where to go BEFORE a tornado warning is issued for your area! See the enclosed informational flyer " TORNADO SAFETY" for more details.

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July 2021


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  • July 9th, 2021

Mosquito Season

There has been no positive samples for West Nile Virus or St. Louis Encephalitis in River Oaks this season. All mosquitoes need water to...

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January 2021


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  • January 19th, 2021

Know The Symptoms For COVID 19

Is it COVID-19 or is it the Flu or is it just a cold? Find out more about the symptoms using the enclosed Symptom Checker.

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November 2020


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  • November 18th, 2020

Masks Do More Than You Think

With the increase in COVID 19 cases and hospitalizations, we must curb the transmission of the virus and to do so means wearing of masks....

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October 2020


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  • October 14th, 2020

Know Your Risks During COVID 19

Be informed. On a scale of 1 to 10 as rated by physicians from the TMA COVID 19 task force and committee on infectious diseases. See the...

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September 2020


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  • September 11th, 2020

Fight The Bite

All mosquito samples submitted to DSHS arbovirus lab this week in River Oaks were found to be negative for West Nile virus (WNV), St. Louis...

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April 2020


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  • April 30th, 2020

Texans Helping Texans

Texans are battling a colossal challenge, an invisible enemy that has tested our lives and our livelihoods, but overcoming challenges is...

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  • April 15th, 2020

How To Protect Yourself And Others From COVID 19

Guidance for protecting yourself and others is enclosed in the attached flyer herein. Guidance for quarantine and monitoring is posted on...

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March 2020


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  • March 17th, 2020

Measures Taken To Slow The Progression Of COVID-19.

Both the River Oaks Police and Fire Departments have also taken measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. (See enclosed...

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  • March 9th, 2020

Helpful Information On Coronavirus Disease

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Enclosed is information from the Emergency Management Coordinator...

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February 2020


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  • February 28th, 2020

Epidemics And Pandemics-Know What To Do

In an effort to help others cope with anxiety regarding epidemics and pandemics by calmly providing prevention information by clicking on...

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May 2019


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  • May 31st, 2019

Outdoor Warning Signs Are Being Tested Every Wednesday

The Outdoor Warning System is tested every Wednesday at 1 p.m., unless conditions are favorable for severe weather. Please see the attached...

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March 2019


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  • March 8th, 2019

Get Rid Of Old Discarded Tires Free

In an effort to remove old discarded tires that can be a potential breeding site for mosquitoes, the City is removing and disposing of them...

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November 2018


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  • November 9th, 2018

Freeze Precautions

EMC James Myrick warns If temperatures are expected to be subfreezing in your area, make sure to remember the 4 P's! Protect pipes, pets,...

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