 Hello and welcome to the Fort Report, I'm Chris Connolly and I'm Alicia Woodruff. March winds bring April showers, May flowers and pilgrims but they can also blow litter into neighborhoods, parks and streets and rivers. High winds can also send garbage and recycling carts for a loop. So how do you keep Fort Worth beautiful? Start by cutting or folding cardboard so it fits inside the blue recycle cart with the lid completely closed. It only takes a tiny crack in the lid for the wind to open the cart and spread the litter into your neighbor's yard. Also when it comes to garbage, be sure the bags are tightly closed before putting them in your cart. If a cart lid needs repairing or won't stay shut, call 817-392-EASY. Fortunately I don't see litter blowing up and down my street but there are quite a few dogs. We want to take this moment to remind everyone about the city's laws regarding man's best friend. Tippy would be friends but the monkey gets angry and he chases Tippy away. All dogs must be securely enclosed or confined to its owner's yard by a physical fence. And if your dog can dig under your fence, that's not a proper enclosure. Fence requirements vary based on the size and aggressive nature of the dog so be sure to check out guidelines on the city's website. When a dog is being walked or with its owner off its property, the dog must be on a leash with its owner at all times. If the dog is without a leash or running on its own, it's in violation of the...what is that? It's my dog. It's named Sparkle. That's not a real dog. I'm allergic to real dogs. What about cats? You got some cat rules for us? A cat must remain within the boundaries of its owner's property. So stop walking your cat. You look silly. To report a stray dog or cat, call 817-392-3737. You want your voice to be heard in the next Fort Worth City Council election on May 14th? You don't have to yell. Just register. To cast your ballot, you must register to vote by April 14th. That deadline's coming up soon, people, so get with it. Go to www.votexas.org to find out how. That's V-O-T-E-X-A-S dot org. Lastly, the damage caused by the worst earthquake on record in Japan has become increasingly clear. The victims are still being counted and the thoughts and prayers of Fort Worth are with our friends who continue to struggle through this tragedy. Fort Worth just happens to have a sister city in Japan, Nagaoka. The people of Nagaoka are currently creating evacuation centers for displaced families and preparing for an influx of people fleeing the rubble and hazardous conditions. We've made thousands of personal connections and friendships through sister cities and the desire to help is obvious. What a better way to support our longtime partners in Japan than to begin a relief effort. Fort Worth Sister Cities is now collecting donations that will be sent to Nagaoka and distributed through the Japan Red Cross Society. Visit the Fort Worth Sister Cities website to find out how you can help at www.fwsistercities.org forward slash donate.