When Every Second Counts, Will Emergency Personnel Be Able To Find You?
Posting your numbers: Find the ideal spot on your house for your numbers, taking these main points into account: line of sight, foliage, contrast, legible type, and night visibility. Select numbers that are bold and easy to read. The numbers must be at least three inches high for residents and four inches high for businesses, according to Spartanburg County Ordinance Number 357. They may be larger if you wish. Make sure they are of a contrasting color from their background so that they will show up clearly. Trim any vines or branches away from your numbers. Always keep your numbers well maintained. Remember -- Visibility is the key.
To assure speedy address identification. Make sure that your number is clearly posted. Know your neighborhood. Make a map of your neighbors' numbers and write down accurate directions to your street. Keep this information and your own address near the phone. This will help you to give clear directions under stress if you have to call 9-1-1 for an emergency. If possible, have someone standing at the curb or at your driveway to guide the emergency vehicles.
Walk or ride through your neighborhood paying particular attention to posted addresses and street name signs.
 | Start at the boundaries of your neighborhood. |
| Pay attention to all the intersections leading to your street. |
| Are all the street signs up? |
| Can they be easily read? |
| Pay attention to your neighbors' house numbers. |
| Note the progression of numbers from house to house. |
| Are they in proper order? |
| As you look at your own home, are you easily able to see your house numbers? |
| Can you see them from all angles? |
| Can you see them at night? |
| Would you be able to locate your own home in the event of an emergency? |
For more information contact Spartanburg County Planning @ 596-3570.
"This is just another important way you can help us to help you."