In looking at the December, 2007 issue of the RCCEHA Newsletter and tips for improving safety of our neighborhood, it occurred to me that one simple item was not mentioned, namely the reporting of burned out street lights.  Unless someone reports them, it is unlikely they will be repaired.  This not only increases opportunity for crime, but also creates a hazardous situation for children or anyone out jogging or walking dogs in our streets. 

Lights in RCCE are either repaired by Oncor or the City of Fort Worth. If you contact one and they don’t handle the light you reported, you’ll need to contact the other. Oncor's web site is at http://www.oncor.com/community/streetlights/form.aspx; fill in the questions, making sure you give the address or cross streets where the burned out light is located.  You can also call Oncor at 1-888-313-4747 to make a report.  The City of Fort Worth light repair people can be reached through a Diana Bustos at (817) 392-8100(special thanks to RCCE’s Linda Thomas for this number).

I would encourage people to take a moment when they are outside in front of their house or on the neighborhood streets after dark to make a note of any burned out street lights they see and report them.  The repair crews should have the light bulbs replaced within 15 days after being reported.

This suggestion and most of the text was written by

John Aspebakken

3717 Myrtle Springs Rd