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A Visible Address Will Save Crucial Seconds in Emergencies

The seconds it takes to identify a location properly makes all the difference when responding to emergency calls. It seems obvious enough yet this general rule of thumb is often taken for granted, causing unnecessary delays for emergency crews.

Property owners in the Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West Electoral Areas are reminded that it's their responsibility to post visible address numbers that are easily identifiable from the streets.

Reflective address signs are even better,” said the Manager of Fire and Inspection Services for the Regional District of Central Okanagan.

Having your street address number posted so it’s visible from the street makes it much easier for police, fire or ambulance crews to correctly identify your property, added Dan Wilderman, Fire and Inspection Service Manager. “It helps to reduce any possible confusion and delays in trying to find your property in an emergency. And it’s especially important for rural property owners to make sure that their address is clearly visible because sometimes a house is located a distance from the road. So an address sign located off the street at a driveway or access road is very important.”

The Regional District of Central Okanagan building numbering bylaw No. 1185 requires the owner of every building assigned a building number to permanently display the number on the front of the building or at the front of the premises. It's recommended that address numbers be in contrasting colour to the background of the building. They should also be at least three inches in height.



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