House Numbers: Is your number up?

Example of good numbers on a mailbox
An example of good contrasing numbers on a mailbox.

From Chippewa County, Wisconsin Fire and Emergency Services:

Police, Fire and Ambulance personnel need to find your home quickly should an emergency occur.

It is difficult for emergency vehicles, utility trucks and delivery trucks to find homes and businesses whose address numbers are not properly posted.

Residences & Apartments

Post house numbers:

  • Directly on your house, apartment, or garage.
  • Where they can best be seen from the road.
  • By the street or on a post or sign made of fire resistant material.
  • That are easy to read, not cursive style.
  • That are at least 4″ high

Can we find you in an emergency?

Clearly posted house numbers can save precious time should an emergency occur. Can life saving personnel find you?

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