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Addison Airport Noise

Addison's web site had this on their website in October 2004:

Who can I talk to about jet noise from Addison Airport?
Addison Airport Noise Complaints: 972-392-4854

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Assistance Agencies

Please be careful when wanting to assist someone who claims to be needing help! There are organizations which can run a background check, and help those who truly need it. Please contact a reputable agency if you would like to truly help someone! Here are a few numbers that the Dallas Police Department uses:

Day Resource Center 214-670-3043
Dallas Housing Authority 214-951-8300
Housing Crisis Center 214-828-4244
Family Gateway 214-741-6515

Additionally, one of our NHHA Members recommended Network of Community Ministries (2 miles east of us) at 972-234-8880 and another recommended the Neighborhood Service Council at 972-239-3501.

Please share this information with family and friends who don't receive these emails! We don't want people being taken advantage of because of their kind hearts and generosity!


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False Burglar Alarms

  1. Prior to setting alarm (Be sure that all panic alarms are out of the reach of children and animals)
    • Lock all windows
    • Lock all doors
    • If you have motion detectors:
      • Switch off fans (and wait for them to stop rotation)
      • Assure that NO curtains blow back and forth. (Central Air fans can disturb curtains / blinds)
      • Secure all animals to non alarmed area
      • Do not leave children in alarmed areas
      • Be sure outdoor trees/ vehicles do not set off motion detectors
    • Be sure that ambient noises do not set off noise detectors / nor vibrations sensors
    • Be sure that outdoor sprinklers do not strike windows and trip alarm
    • Be sure that pressure sensitive under carpet sensors can not be activated by any animal within the location
  2. Setting Alarm
    • Set Alarm per defined procedure and EXIT
    • Be sure exit timer / entry timers are adequately long
    • If re- entry is necessary, disarm the alarm (critical)
    • If alarm trips, contact your alarm company and explain IMMEDIATELY
  3. Training
    • All residents who will secure a location must be trained on essentials of step 1.) above
    • All service personnel who might exit or enter the location MUST be thoroughly trained. (No Exceptions)
    • If trainees are un trainable, do not allow them to operate the alarm AT ALL
  4. Location Key Holders (Emergency contacts)
    • Emergency key holders / contacts must be trained on entry and exit procedures and know passwords

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General Consumer Complaints


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Contractors

How to find a reputable contractor

What this does provide are places to look on the Internet, where you can become a more savvy buyer of home contractor services. Caveat emptor! (May the buyer beware)

The Northwood Hills Homeowners Association, Inc. is not endorsing any of these; the listing is here only as a reference for you, the homeowner.

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Identity Theft

Here are some precautions you should take to protect yourself against credit fraud.

Prevention

Place your credit cards, drivers license, and social security card on a photocopy machine and copy both sides so that you will know who to call when any of the items are stolen or lost. The key is to have all of your account numbers and the associated toll free numbers to call when you have a problem. If you are the victim of a theft, call the Dallas Police Department and report it. Calling the Police and making a report will prove to credit providers that you were diligent.

Action

The most important thing you can do as a victim of credit or identity theft is call the three national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and social security. The alert will require any company that checks your credit with the intent to borrow to get your approval first. You can contact the credit reporting agencies at the following numbers:

Equifax
800-525-6285
Experian (was TRW)
888-397-3742
Trans Union
800-680-7289
Social Security
800-269-0271

Also, don't miss the Identity Theft page on consumer.gov !

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Pet Sitter

Where to find a reputable pet sitter

1. recommendation from one of your neighbors!
 
2. National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
petsitters.org
3. Petsitters.com
petsitters.com
4. Pet Sitters International
petsit.com
5. Pet Sitter Web
petsitterweb.com

Also, we spotted advice from HSUS on locating a good pet sitter, and another page with advice from catsinternational.com (or search Google).

As the pet owner, it's your responsibility to tell them everything they'll need to know about your pet. This includes medical history, eating habits and personality. Be sure to leave the number where you can be reached as well as an alternative contact. Your sitter will require the phone number of your veterinarian and may ask for written authorization to take your pet to the hospital if necessary. If your pet is insured, be sure to leave your policy information and company telephone number.

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Termites

A homeowner can probably benefit most from a termite inspection in March or after the swarm season (April and May). If termites are swarming, a homeowner will see them. Any other time, a professional inspector has a far greater chance of detecting activity that an untrained eye might miss.

The Texas Structural Pest Control Board has a good termite FAQ on their web site's Termite Information Page.

In addition, there's Termite Tidbits which includes some termite photos.

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