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Take a moment to read the following and make sure you and your home or business are prepared in the event of an emergency. A little foresight and planning on your part can be a big help to our volunteers should you or anyone at your home or business ever need assistance.
Your Address Must Be Visible
Every minute that goes by after Brandon Area Rescue Squad gets toned out to an emergency call can determine a good or bad outcome...sometimes the difference between life and death. Curb addresses / name signs are a MUST!
Have you ever driven somewhere and couldn't find the house number?
Can you imagine responding to an emergency call, knowing that every second counted and not be able to immediately find the house because there were no identifiable numbers?
A key factor in locating an address in an emergency is properly displaying your address numbers at the driveway/entranceway of your home or business. Too often we see emergency response delayed because addresses are unmarked or marked improperly.
How To Mark Your Address
The 911 District recommends the following suggestions when marking your address to ensure emergency personnel can find your home or business in a timely manner:
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Numbers on driveway markers should be at least 3" in height, reflective, and on a contrasting background.
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The markers should be placed at the entrance of your driveway and should be clearly visible from the roadway (not obstructed by weeds, etc.).
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Numbers should be visible from both directions on the roadway.
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Numbers should also be physically displayed on your home/business, especially when sharing a common driveway with other structures.
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