In an emergency, first responders and service technicians (employees from electric, gas, and water departments) depend on clearly marked addresses to find the right home as quickly as possible. Finding the correct residence can be challenging if house numbers are unreadable, hidden, unlit or missing. Using GPS isn’t always accurate or may not be available in some areas. You can do your part to help emergency responders and service technicians locate your home by following these important steps:

• Replace aging or faded house numbers.
• Clear all obstructions (hanging plants, bushes, flags, etc.) from blocking your house numbers.
• Post large numbers to allow visibility from the street.
• Place your numbers near the street or on the curb, with a reflective coating and contrasting background.
• Allow numbers to be seen from all directions. (If your home is on a corner lot, be sure to have numbers posted on all sides.)

Remember seconds count and you don’t want emergency personnel to waste any time.

Having legible numbers on your house can help save your life.