General Info

Several significant events occurred in our community in 2009 ; some were very good and others were not. As your Waterwood Improvement Association President, I want to review some of them with you, as well as reemphasize the functions of WIA and how we see 2010. Providing Essential Services WIA maintains security, EMS, and volunteer fire department protection for Waterwood. This past year saw a major expenditure of funds to replace a 24 year old fire truck with a new one built for WIA. That is the largest sum spent by WIA on a single item in many years, but fire protection is considered a top priority as is the health and safety of our valued firefighters. WIA implemented our Disaster Preparedness Planning and Emergency Response Plan, including an automated telephonic notification system and a gasoline storage facility. Coordination with county officials went smoothly and fortunately we did not have to use the plan for a real disaster. WIA is also responsible for the appearance of the community. A written agreement between WIA and San Jacinto County was adopted by unanimous votes of the WIA Board and the San Jacinto County Commissioners Court to grant WIA the right to maintain the right of way along Waterwood Parkway, a road dedicated to the county over 30 years ago.