We have all been there – driving to an unfamiliar area and trying to find an address and there are no house/street numbers. GPS and apps like WAZE help some but, if house/street numbers are not clearly displayed you may not find your destination easily. This sounds simple but, in an emergency, it can be the difference between life and death.
Put yourself in the emergency responder’s role—police, fire or EMS—and see how difficult the task becomes. Having street/house numbers clearly posted so emergency responders can easily find your home is critical and it is something that you have to do.
If you share a long driveway, directional signs are a must.
Precious time is lost when public safety personnel try to locate an address and all they see are blank mailboxes staring back at them. If there is a number on the box and/or house then their job is much easier and you get the help you need much faster.
Please clearly post your street numbers, preferably with 4-inch-high, contrasting numbers.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding marking your home, please call the New Canaan Fire Marshal’s Office at 594-3030.