Can Emergency Help Find You?
In
the case of an emergency, you want the rescue workers, whether they are
police, firefighters or emergency medical technicians, to be able to
reach you quickly. These emergency workers depend on your address's
visibility to assist them at critical times. This problem is compounded
at night. Many homes and apartments have addresses that are hidden, have
numbers missing, or are unlit, making them virtually invisible in the
dark. These simple oversights may cause a tragic delay if an emergency
occurs.
Can
your house numbers be seen from the street? Are they on a background
that provides contrast, such as black numbers on white or light numbers
on a dark background? If your house can not be seen from the street due
to trees or a long driveway, is your address prominently displayed on a
mailbox, painted on a curb, or attached to a fence?
If the answer
to any of these questions is “no,” you're placing yourself and your
family in jeopardy. Thankfully, there are some very simple things you
can do to make sure your home is easy to find in the event of an
emergency.
First, look at how your address is displayed. It
absolutely must be visible from the street. The general rule is to have
the numbers and letters in your address at least four inches high to
ensure maximum visibility.
When displaying your address, consider
the background. Black metal numbers on a dark house are practically
invisible, even in broad daylight. Make sure to contrast the address
with the background to make it easier to see and read. You can take this
even further by purchasing reflective letters and numbers or lighted
numbers. This gives your address more chance of being seen easily in the
dark.
If your address is displayed on your mailbox, make
sure it is in good repair. Check regularly to ensure no numbers or
letters have fallen off or faded due to weather.
Are there trees,
bushes, or shrubs covering your address? Prune them back so the address
can be seen. Make this part of your regular yard maintenance to ensure
the address stays visible.
One address sign is not enough. Place
one next to the front door, one on either side of your mailbox, one on
the curb (if your area allows this) and one on any prominent yard
decoration such as a lantern.
Reflective numbers are best for
placing on a curbside mailbox or other smooth surface near the street.
Lighted numbers are best to place near your door.
These quick and simple tasks can ensure that if an emergency occurs, help won't be delayed because of a hidden address Its all about your safety!
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