Flood Safety Coloring ContestThe City of Arlington's Public Works Department's annual “Turn Around, Don't Drown” Art Contest will begin February 5, 2024. The contest is open to all City of Arlington 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. The purpose of this contest is to educate students, parents and teachers about the risks of flooding and for them to learn how they can keep themselves, their friends and family safe.

The guidelines for the Art Contest are as follows:

  • 8 ½ by 11 paper, brightly colored with crayons, map pencils or markers.
  • Landscape orientation
  • Must encourage people to turn around and not drive, walk or bike through flooded roadways
  • Title should be “ Turn Around, Don't Drown”
  • Submit to the Public Works Department's Stormwater Management Staff by Friday March 29, 2024.

Information to include on the back of the drawing:

  • Child's name and age
  • Parent's or guardian's name, phone number, address and email
  • School and teacher's name, phone number and email

Submitting Artwork

  • Entries can be dropped off at Arlington City Hall 2nd floor Public Works Department's receptionist desk at 101 W. Abram St. Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
  • Mail entries to Public Works Department, Attn: Melissa Walker, 101 W. Abram St., P.O. Box 90231 MS 01-0220, Arlington, TX 76004
  • Remember entries must be received by Friday March 29, 2024.

Teachers: If you would like a Journey Through the Storm Drain/Turn Around Don't Drown or a Be Flood Prepared presentation prior to your students entering the contest please contact Melissa Walker at 817-459-6572 or send an email to [email protected].