Officers & Directors

Please be advised that we have multiple opening for directors for your section here in Watterson Woods. If you are interested in becoming a Director, please contact Glendon Smith. Thank you.

A Message from Jeffersontown Police Department

Looking through the problems which are occurring in neighborhoods, it seems we have people with too much time on their hands.  The police department is asking for your help.  Too many times we get a phone call long after an incident has been seen.  When you see or hear something that does not seem right, call and let us investigate.  The police officers will not reveal your identity.  Work with us to help you.

Call 267-0503 - this is a toll-free number from cellular phones

GET INVOLVED by watching your neighbor's house.
BE GOOD EYES for the police department.

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Cyberspace Safety Tips

• Never open or respond to emails promising anything illegal or highly unlikely.  If it sound too good to be true, it is - they just want your credit card number.
• Never respond to emails that request personal information.  Legitimate companies will never ask for your full social security number, bank account number, ATM PIN, passwords, or similar private information via email.
• Make sure all online transactions are with trusted sellers over secure connections.  Consider using a service like PayPal, or get a credit card with special online protection such as one time use credit card numbers that can't be used if stolen.
• Make sure your computer .is secure by using up to date anti-virus programs, anti-spyware programs and firewalls.  There are many excellent free programs available.
• Consider using alternative software for surfing and email.  The most common programs, Outlook and Internet Explorer, are the most frequently targeted by spyware and viruses.  Again, there are many excellent free programs to use.

Tips for Parents

• Keep the family computer in a public area like the living room, not a bedroom.  The kids are less likely to get involved in anything illicit if they know you might see it.
• Do not keep sensitive information on the same computer that your kids use.  Store it on another computer or keep the data on disk.
• For younger children, consider using software that blocks inappropriate websites.  (Older kids will probably figure out how to disable it in 10 minutes.)
• Know who your children are talking with online.  You know who your kids are hanging out with at school, you should know who they are chatting with online, too.

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Check Your Hot Spots

Winter is coming and that means cold weather, and with cold weather comes alternate forms of heating.  The misuse of wood stoves, portable space heaters and kerosene heaters are especially common causes of winter fires.  Each year fire claims the lives of more than 4,000 Americans, injures tens of thousands, and causes billions of dollars worth of damage.

The Jeffersontown Fire Protection District believes that fire problems can be reduced by teaching you to recognize the hazards.  By following some of the outlined precautionary steps, you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a fire casualty.

Wood Stoves - Wood stoves cause about 10,800 residential fires every year.  Carefully follow the manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions.  Have all pipes and chimneys inspected and cleaned yearly.  Use only seasoned wood, not trash, green wood or artificial logs.  Be sure to keep combustibles away from your stove.

Electric Space Heaters - Use only UL approved electric heaters.  Make sure it has an automatic shutoff if the heater should tip over.  Keep combustibles, such as drapes, clothes, and bedding away from heater.  Always unplug heater when not in use.

Kerosene Heaters - Use only UL approved heaters.  Never fill your heater with gasoline or camp stove fuel, both flame-up easily and are not approved by the manufacturer.  Never overfill any portable heater.  Always use in a well-ventilated room.

Fireplaces - Much like wood stoves, fireplaces need to be inspected and cleaned annually.  A blocked chimney can easily cause an attic or roof fire.  Never burn trash, leafs, paper, or unseasoned wood.  Make sure the damper is opened when using fireplace.  Use a fireplace screen to prevent logs from falling out and to stop flying sparks.  Make sure fire is completely out before leaving the house.  Store cooled ashes in a tightly sealed metal container outside the home.

Smoke Detectors - Have a working smoke detector in your home.  This is your first line of defense when it comes to fire.

If you want more information, go to www.jeffersontownfire.com or call the Jeffersontown Fire Protection District at 267-7300.

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