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Important Notice: Board and STP Operations Committee Meetings Cancelled

We regret to inform you that the upcoming meetings scheduled for Thursday, July 18, 2024, have been cancelled. The rescheduled dates are to be determined.

Cancelled Meetings:

  • Board Meeting
  • STP Operations Committee

We will update you with the new dates as soon as they are confirmed. Thank you for your understanding.

Flock Safety is Coming Soon

UPDATE: July 5, 2024

Faulkey Gully M.U.D. (FGMUD) is bringing Flock Safety to our Community. Flock Safety is an automated license plate reader system that will help our local law enforcement agencies identify vehicles that are associated with incidents in FGMUD and surrounding areas. Information from Flock will be received directly by Harris County Pct. 4 Constables and our local law enforcement partners to help fight crime in FGMUD.

Twenty seven cameras will be installed at strategic locations near entrances to our District. Last fall, the FGMUD Board of Directors (“the Board”) voted to implement Flock Safety. We have worked closely with our Harris County Pct. 4 Constables to implement Flock Safety in our Community.

Permits for installation of the cameras have been received and the installation has begun. Flock Safety plans to have all of our camera units operational by August 2024. The FGMUD Board is excited to be leading this effort, so we have gathered some questions and answers that might help our residents to better understand Flock Safety.

What is the Flock Safety system?

Flock Safety is an automated license plate reader system that captures an image of a vehicle as it passes a camera location. License plate information and other vehicle data are securely recorded and made available to law enforcement personnel providing actionable evidence for fighting crime in FGMUD.

What information is collected by Flock Safety cameras?

In addition to providing license plate information, Flock Safety allows law enforcement officers to query various characteristics of a suspect vehicle, including make, model, color and type of the vehicle, license plate information, and other attributes, like a missing hub cap.

Do Flock Safety cameras have facial recognition?

Flock’s solar-powered cameras will be mounted at strategic locations near entry/exit points around our Community. Flock’s technology does not use facial recognition, so the data retrieved will not include any information about the vehicle occupants and is not used for traffic enforcement.

How secure is Flock Safety?

Flock data is fully encrypted and stored securely in Amazon Web Services GovCloud. Information collected is only available to law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Flock Safety defaults to delete stored data after 30 days on a rolling basis. Flock data will not be available to FGMUD or non-law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Flock is contractually obligated not to share or sell information to any third parties.

More information about Flock Safety is available at www.FlockSafety.com or contact FGMUD at www.faulkeygullymud.com

Stay Safe This Holiday Season: Turkey Fryer Dangers and Food Safety Tips

Turkey Fryers

Be alert to the dangers if you’re thinking of celebrating the holidays by frying a turkey. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports there have been hundreds turkey-fryer related fires, burns or other injuries, and millions of dollars in property loss from these incidents.

NSC discourages the use of turkey fryers at home and urges those who prefer fried turkey to seek out professional establishments or consider using an oil-less turkey fryer. If you must fry your own turkey, follow all U.S. Fire Administration turkey fryer guidelines.

Food Poisoning Is No Joke

Keep your holidays happy by handling food safely. The foodsafety.gov website from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides some valuable holiday food safety tips:

  • Wash your hands frequently when handling food
    ● Keep raw meat away from fresh produce
    ● Use separate cutting boards, plates and utensils for uncooked and cooked meats to avoid cross-contamination
    ● Use a food thermometer to make sure meat is cooked to a safe temperature
    ● Refrigerate hot or cold leftover food within two hours of being served
    ● When storing turkey, cut the leftovers in small pieces so they will chill quickly
    ● Thanksgiving leftovers are safe for three to four days when properly refrigerated

Watch this holiday food safety video for more information.

Lightning Safety Tips and Resources

http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov has changed to a more secure link: https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning. Please bookmark the new link.

Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Although most lightning occurs in the summer, people can be struck at any time of year. Lightning kills about 20 people in the United States each year, and hundreds more are severely injured. This website will teach you how to stay safe and offer insight into the science of lightning. You’ll find animated books about lightning, safety tips for all kinds of situations, games for kids and resources for teachers. You’ll learn about lightning victims and survivors. Explore our site, and come and visit often! En Espanol

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