last update: 06/05/2019
HELPFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
=== GENERAL ===
- 3-1-1
3-1-1 is the general service number of the City of El Paso, to adress issues like code violations, graffiti reporting, requesting street repairs, garbage and recycling bin replacement, or simply to request information, e.g. about closures or schedules.
More information is available on the [City Website].
- ANIMAL SERVICES
Information on pet vaccinations, registration, adoptions, fostering, community cats, volunteering, pet retention, as well as, spaying and neutering opportunities.
See the [Animal Services Department Website]
- USEFUL PHONE APPLICATIONS AND WEB TOOLS
- OTTER.AI - Application: Audio Transcription Tool
Automatically record meeting or dictation transcripts in editable plain text format.
Visit [Website]
Download Application for [iPhone] or [Android]
- TEXTSCAN OCR - Application: Image Transcription Tool
Create transcripts from photos, flyers, and print-outs in editable plain text format.
Download Application for [iPhone] or [Android]
- SPEAK TEXT - Web Tool: Read copied text out loud
Copy and paste text into text-box to have text read back to you, for proofing or lengthy text reading.
This is not an application, it's a web tool, a simple web page. Consider bookmarking.
Visit/Bookmark [Speak Text]
- VOICE-TO-TEXT HELPER - Web Tool: A Hearing Impaired Aide Tool
Helpful for dealing with deaf or hearing impaired people. Speak message into phone and show dictation to recipient. Double-Click text to clear and repeat.
This is not an application, it's a web tool, a simple web page. Consider creation of screen icon (browser shortcut).
Visit/Bookmark [Voice-To-Text Helper]
- PUNCH PAD - Web Tool: Create list of buttons to quickly check and un-check repetitive items and tasks
Useful for shopping lists and task lists (e.g. check-lists). Create copies of this application on a local device, for individual purposes.
This is not an application, it's a web tool, a simple web page. Consider making copies on local device (blue button, next to title), and creation of screen icon (browser shortcut).
NOTE: This tool does NOT store or share information over the Internet, all instances run individually on their own device. Data must be exported and imported for sharing.
Visit/Copy [Punchpad]
- BUILDING A WEBSITE WITH GOOGLE SITES
Tutorial on how to build simple websites. [Tutorial]
=== COMMUNITY EFFORTS ===
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Rebecca Bender Initiative aims to recognize and prevent human trafficking.
More information on [https://rebeccabender.org/]
=== PUBLIC SAFETY ===
Shootings and Crisis Intervention
=== GUEST SPEAKERS / PRESENTATIONS FOR ASSOCIATION MEETINGS ===
- EL PASO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - ZIKA PREVENTION
Focus on Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Mosquito-proofing, Mosquito Bite Prevention, Roles of City Departments
Contact: Laura Renovato, renovatolg@elpasotexas.gov, (915) 212-6578
- DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION - OPIOID AWARENESS
Presentation may range from 30-60 min
Contact: Joanne Bonilla, Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Outreach Coordinator, El Paso Field Division, Joanne.bonilla@usdoj.gov, Office: 571-324-6436, Cell: 915-235-6653
- COMMUNITY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS - VETERAN RESOURCES IN THE EL PASO COMMUNITY
Presentation may range from 30-60 min
Contact: Paul Albright, US Army CSM(r), Liaison between the City of El Paso, Fort Bliss, and other outside agencies, AlbrightPD@elpasotexas.gov, (915) 212-1654
-more resources coming soon-