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| Snow covered fire hydrant |
MCFRS is asking residents to, if you are safely and physically able to do so, help
firefighters and clear snow away from fire hydrants. The expected snow
accumulations combined with the after-effects of plowing roads may result in
many fire hydrants partially or completely buried in snow – as illustrated by
the photo on the right.
Take
the time NOW to find, and adopt, the nearest fire hydrant to your home so you
will know where to start digging if the hydrant becomes totally covered by
snow.
By
keeping fire hydrants clear of snow, residents can help firefighters to easily
locate hydrants and access water quickly, preserving valuable time to
potentially save lives and structures. Please
consider helping a neighbor with a medical condition or who is elderly by
shoveling out a hydrant in front of their home. Remember, quick access to fire
hydrants benefits everyone. Below is an example of what a properly cleared
of snow fire hydrant should look like.
Thank
you for helping keep Montgomery County safe!
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