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Is Your Number Up?
Many times our fire department will respond to an emergency call and will be
delayed in getting there. You ask yourself why? Is it because the engine
won't
work? Is it because we're too busy doing other things?
NO. The main reason we are slowed down in getting to your home is because it
may not be clearly marked with your address. That's right! A lot of people
don't
have their driveways or houses marked correctly.
Here are a few suggestions that will help both you and your fire department.
Mark both sides of your mailbox with your address. Your name would also be a
big help.
If your driveway is shared by more than one house, clearly state this at the
road
with a sign of all the addresses down your driveway.
If your house is one of two or more houses, also have a sign at the junction
of the driveway showing which house is which.
If your house is visible from the street, place the numbers in large
numerals on the house where they can be seen clearly from the street.
If you call from your neighbor's house, give the address where the emergency
is,
not where you are calling from.
Last, if it is possible, have someone go to the end of the driveway and show
us exactly where to go.
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