Community Services

The Woodlands is an unincorporated area operating independently of city government under the umbrella of The Woodlands Township. The Woodlands Township provides municipal-type services such as:

• Police and fire protection and emergency services
• Park, pathway and streetscape maintenance
• Coordination of one of the nation’s most successful Neighborhood Watch programs
• Enforcement of the community's covenants and architectural controls

The funds necessary to provide these services come from taxes charged to residents according to the area in which they live and the value of their home. There are also associations and Residential Design Review Committees for each village that promote village events and maintain the integrity of homes and neighborhoods.

*For more information about The Woodlands Township, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov or call 281-210-3800.

Public Safety

The Woodlands takes the security of its residents and visitors very seriously. The Woodlands Township coordinates a combined effort by several local law enforcement agencies that are dedicated to maintaining the low crime rate that continues to attract new residents and businesses to The Woodlands.

Police

Officers of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s office regularly patrol The Woodlands with assistance available from other agencies, including Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable personnel and the Texas Department of Public Safety. In the Town Center area, law enforcement personnel from neighboring Shenandoah and Oak Ridge assist in law enforcement and traffic control.

Fire

The Woodlands Fire Department (TWFD) provides fire protection with its well-equipped and highly trained complement of full-time firefighters and trained EMTs, who also act as first responders in medical emergencies. TWFD has seven fire stations within The Woodlands, and has a record of prompt responses. The Montgomery County Hospital District provides ambulance service to the area.

Additional Service and Safety

• The Alpha & Omega Mounted Patrol augments security patrols in The Woodlands Town Center
• Friendly Town Center Ambassadors provide information, directions and assistance at all shopping and event areas throughout The Woodlands Town Center

Here is a list of Community Services:

Animal Control 936-539-7990 Chamber of Commerce 281-367-5777 www.woodlandschamber.org Dept. Public Safety (Drivers License) 936-442-2810 www.txdps.state.tx.us Fire (non-emergency) 281-367-3444 For Emergencies, call 911 Friendship Center Seniors' Services 281-292-6353 www.thefriendshipcenter.com Interfaith Primary human services organization in South Montgomery County 281-367-1230 www.woodlandsinterfaith.org Public Safety Center 281-367-3435 Residential Design Review Committees (RDRC) Elected village committees that enforce covenants and residential standards. 281-210-3973 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?nid=154 Sheriff - The Woodlands (non-emergency) Montgomery County - 281-297-6500 Harris County - 281-376-2997

South County License Bureau (Car License) 281-292-3325 South Montgomery County Community Center 281-363-9410 The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau 281-363-2447 www.thewoodlandscvb.com The Woodlands Township 281-210-3800 www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov The Woodlands Watch 281-210-3800 Crime prevention and education organization. http://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/index.aspx?NID=385

For a complete list of Community Services in The Woodlands, visit www.thewoodlands.net, Community Directory.