PLEASE HELP US BE READY FOR A FIRE – KEEP HYDRANTS CLEAR

Now that the recent storm has concluded, we ask all residents to take a few minutes to check and clear any nearby fire hydrants. In an emergency, every second matters.

How to Properly Clear a Fire Hydrant:

• Clear 3 feet around all sides of the hydrant
• Shovel a clear path from the street to the hydrant
• Ensure the hydrant is visible from the roadway
• Remove snow and ice from around the hydrant and nozzle caps
• Adopt a hydrant — help a neighbor who may be elderly or unable to shovel

Why This Is Important:
A hydrant buried in snow can take 4–7 minutes to locate and dig out. That delay can mean the difference between saving or losing a home — or worse.

While the hydrant is the responsibility of the property owner where it is located, fires do not stop at property lines. If a hydrant near your home is inaccessible, everyone nearby is affected — including you.

Please remember that our firefighters are volunteers, responding from their homes and jobs, and are unable to shovel every hydrant after a storm. Your assistance is critical.

With additional winter weather possible in the coming weeks, clearing hydrants now helps prevent ice buildup and ensures fast access in an emergency.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.
Please stay safe and warm.

— Fire Department