Author: Bill Conrad

The City of Richardson is hiring.

Meet Joey, a sweet and energetic adult dog who loves nothing more than spending time with people. His friendly demeanor makes him a joy to be around, always ready for a game or a cuddle. Despite being heartworm positive, Joey’s spirit remains unbroken, and he’s looking for a loving home where he can receive the care he needs. Adopting Joey means bringing a bundle of joy into your life and giving him the chance to thrive and fill your days with happiness.

In response to the devastating flooding in Central Texas, four Richardson Fire Department members have been deployed to Williamson County as part of Texas Task Force 2. Texas Task Force 2 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams specially trained to locate, extricate, and provide medical care to victims of natural or man-made disasters. Additionally, a staff member from the City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been deployed to Austin to support the flood response as part of the Incident Support Task Force. Since the event, first responders from across the state have been working around the clock to assist with recovery efforts. More RFD and OEM staff are prepared to be deployed if needed.  

The City of Richardson offers an Emergency Notification System that delivers alerts via phone calls, text messages and e-mails to keep residents informed of critical situations in a timely manner.  

If you have children anxious about flooding or asking questions lately about disasters in light of news about the recent Central Texas flooding, Richardson’s “Disaster Preparedness Passport” program can help them feel prepared.