City of Garland

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Aug. 15. If you're a homeowner or renter in need of help, don't wait! You can apply in the following ways: 🏠 Visit: DisasterAssistance.gov 📱 Download: The FEMA app on your mobile device 📞 Call: The FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (available between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.) Help is available in most languages. Spread the word and make sure to apply before the deadline! 💪 #FEMA #DisasterAssistance #ApplyNow #DeadlineReminder ------------- La fecha límite para solicitar Asistencia Individual de FEMA es el 15 de agosto. Si eres propietario o inquilino y necesitas ayuda, ¡no esperes! Puedes aplicar de las siguientes maneras: 🏠 Visita: DisasterAssistance.gov 📱 Descarga: La aplicación de FEMA en tu dispositivo móvil 📞 Llama: A la Línea de Ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (disponible entre las 6 a.m. y las 10 p.m.) La ayuda está disponible en la mayoría de los idiomas. ¡Corre la voz y asegúrate de aplicar antes de la fecha límite! 💪 ------------------ Hạn chót để đăng ký Hỗ trợ Cá nhân của FEMA là ngày 15 tháng 8. Nếu bạn là chủ nhà hoặc người thuê nhà cần sự trợ giúp, đừng chần chừ! Bạn có thể đăng ký theo các cách sau: 🏠 Truy cập: DisasterAssistance.gov 📱 Tải xuống: Ứng dụng FEMA trên thiết bị di động của bạn 📞 Gọi: Đường dây trợ giúp của FEMA theo số 800-621-3362 (có sẵn từ 6 giờ sáng đến 10 giờ tối) Sự trợ giúp có sẵn bằng hầu hết các ngôn ngữ. Hãy chia sẻ thông tin và đảm bảo bạn đăng ký trước thời hạn! 💪

Interested in becoming a Police Officer? Check out why you should choose the City of Garland in a special message from Chief Jeff Bryan. To read the full message, access resources, and apply, click here: bit.ly/3ZtOhgu

A reminder that all this week (Aug. 5-9), our crossing guards will be training in school zones as they get ready for the new school year. When you see school zone flashers blinking in the mornings and afternoons, you must slow down, yield to people in crosswalks and get off your phone. GISD’s first day back is Monday, Aug. 12. Let’s make sure to keep our kids safe. Do your part!

Downtown Square Wins D Magazine's "The Best of Big D" Award, MUMENTOUS Exhibit opens at City Hall Aug. 10 and more, all in this week’s City Press Briefs. https://conta.cc/4fvVHHF

Wishing the best of luck to the 611 candidates taking the firefighter exam this morning!

It’s almost time for the kiddos to go back to school! GISD’s first day back is Monday, Aug. 12. To get ready for the new school year, our crossing guards will be training the week of August 5 - 9. You’ll see school zone flashers blinking in the mornings and afternoons. Remember to slow down, yield to people in crosswalks, and put down those cell phones in active school zones. Let’s make sure to keep our kids safe. Do your part!

Interested in learning more about how best to take care of your yard during the Texas heat? Come out to the Water My Yard field day on 08/03 to learn about irrigation best practices for your best yard ever! Check out the flyer to learn more. ----------- ¿Interesado en aprender más sobre cómo cuidar mejor su jardín durante el calor de Texas? ¡Venga al día de campo Water My Yard el 03/08 para aprender sobre las mejores prácticas de riego y tener el mejor jardín! Consulte el folleto para obtener más información.

If you want to know what City leaders are discussing and voting on, the Garland City Council typically meets twice a month with Regular Meetings held on Tuesdays in the Council Chambers, beginning at 7 p.m. Work Sessions are also held the Mondays preceding each Regular Meeting in the Work Session Room, beginning at 6 p.m. All meetings are held at 200 N. Fifth St., Garland, TX 75040. The Council Chambers at Garland City Hall is wheelchair accessible, and ADA parking is available on State Street as well as in the public parking garage behind City Hall. Persons who may need assistive listening devices or interpretation/translation services are asked to contact the City Secretary's Office at 972-205-2404 as soon as possible prior to the meeting so that we may do all we can to provide appropriate arrangements. Here's a link to meeting dates and agenda items: https://lnkd.in/gc3tCKJ4

Wrap up the summer with a FREE performance by RED - A Taylor Swift Tribute 🎤 this Friday, all thanks to Garland Library! Enjoy themed photo ops and swap friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties at our swap stations, all while singing along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs. What? Paint your Summer RED concert Where? Downtown Garland District (the Square) When? Friday, Aug. 2 Time? 7 p.m. Why? Just cuz. More details? https://lnkd.in/g7UpsUMn .

Wrap up the summer with a FREE performance by RED - A Taylor Swift Tribute 🎤 this Friday, all thanks to Garland Library! Enjoy themed photo ops and swap friendship bracelets with fellow Swifties at our swap stations, all while singing along to your favorite Taylor Swift songs. What? Paint your Summer RED concert Where? Downtown Garland District (the Square) When? Friday, Aug. 2 Time? 7 p.m. Why? Just cuz. More details? https://lnkd.in/g7UpsUMn