SRD Encouraging Visible House Number Signage At Driveway Entrances

The Strathcona Regional District is extending a contest for residents to ensure emergency personnel can find their homes in case of an emergency.

Rural areas and island communities often lack visible house number signage at driveway entrances leading to delay and confusion for emergency first responders when every second counts.

Your civic address is the primary physical feature used by emergency responders when locating the source of an emergency call.

Displaying clear, visible signage at the start of a driveway or at each residence is essential to ensuring the timely response of emergency personnel.

Anyone who installs a new address sign can share a photo of their sign along with their name and mailing address to be entered for a chance to win a surprise gift delivered to their home.

There are a total of 5 prizes valued at $50 each.

To help emergency responders locate your property, the SRD is asking residents to have their civic address clearly visible on your home or at the end of your driveway.

The District suggests you ensure address numbers are, at minimum, 4 inches tall and a half an inch wide, with contrasting colours so the numbers stand out.

Also, reflective material or lighting will make your sign more visible at night.

In addition:

• ensure the address sign is visible from both travel directions
• attach signs to a post or tree within 3 metres of the road (not to street or highway signs)
• make sure the sign is high enough for drivers to see (higher than snowbanks, brush or other obstructions).

Winners will be selected randomly on October 15th.

You can submit your photos at Strathcona Regional District.