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1. Is the City of Saginaw under any watering regulations? YES! The Tarrant Regional Water District and the City of Fort Worth have initiated "Stage 1 Watering Restrictions". The water district's customers encompass Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield and the Trinity River Authority, which in turn sell water to different cities. The City of Saginaw purchases water from the City of Fort Worth and must follow their water regulations. This means residential clients in Saginaw may be restricted to outdoor irrigation twice weekly.
   
   Stage One Watering Restrictions:
   • MONDAY - No Outdoor Watering Allowed
   • TUESDAY & FRIDAY - Nonresidential clients: apartments, businesses, parks, common areas
   • WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY - Residential addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
   • THURSDAY & SUNDAY - Residential addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
   The prohibition against outdoor watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. remains in effect, though residents can still hand-water plants and flower beds.
2. What can I do to find out about Ebola preparedness? For essential information regarding Ebola, please visit the Tarrant County website.
3. Where can I find information about backflow testing? We maintain a list of all backflow testers registered with the City.
4. What is CODE RED? How Can I Sign Up for CODE RED? CodeRED is an emergency notification system implemented by Saginaw's emergency management team. This high-speed telephone service delivers emergency notifications. The system allows us to call all or targeted areas of the city during emergencies requiring immediate action, such as severe weather alerts or missing children notices. It can deliver up to 60,000 calls per hour with our recorded message to either a live person or answering machine, making three connection attempts to any number.
   
   This system will only be used for emergencies, including:
   • Bomb threats
   • Chemical spills or gas leaks
   • Drinking water contamination
   • Evacuation notices and routes
   • Fires or floods
   • Missing person alerts
   • Other emergency incidents where rapid and accurate notification is crucial for life safety
   • Threatening or approaching severe weather
   • Utility outages
5. What can I do to protect myself against West Nile Virus and mosquitos? Preventing mosquito bites is the best defense against West Nile virus infection.
6. What do I need to bring to get a library card? You need to present some form of photo ID with proof of current address, such as your driver's license. If you recently moved and your driver's license address isn't current, please bring your driver's license or photo ID along with mail received at your current residence, like a water bill, to verify your current address. We cannot accept expired forms of identification.
7. Who are the mayor and city council members and who represents my district/area of town? The Mayor and City Council Members represent Saginaw as a whole, not specific areas. Your elected officials are:
   • Mayor - Todd Flippo
   • Councilmember Place 1/Mayor Pro-Tem - David Flory
   • Councilmember Place 2 - Patrick Farr
   • Councilmember Place 3 - Valerie Tankersley
   • Councilmember Place 4 - Sheri Adams
   • Councilmember Place 5 - Cindy Bighorse
   • Councilmember Place 6 - Mary Copeland
8. How do I get a copy of a police report? Police reports are available for purchase online at Policereports.Us. Reports are also available at the Police Department during normal business hours, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. You may request in person or email the information unit at information@saginawpolice.org. Some reports have associated fees.
9. What can be done about speeders on my street? Are speed humps/bumps available in Saginaw? Contact our traffic tip hotline at (817) 230-0399 or police dispatch at (817) 232-0311. Your complaint will be forwarded to patrol officers. Currently, Saginaw does not use speed humps for traffic calming. Studies show these devices slow emergency response vehicles and cause excessive wear on all vehicles.
10. What can be done about all the train noise, traffic, and signals? Trains have been integral to Saginaw throughout its history. The Police Department regularly monitors trains to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.
11. Where is the Police Department located and what are the hours of operation? The Police Department is located two blocks west of City Hall at 505 W. McLeroy Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179. The Department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
12. How can I start a neighborhood watch program? Contact Community Services Officer Michael Jauss at (817) 232-0311 to begin the process.