County Reminds Residents to clear snow from Residential 911 Signs

With the massive amount of snow that Bruce County has received in recent weeks, many rural residences have had their 911 Signs buried. Bruce County Emergency Management reminds residents to have 911 Signs clear and visible so that emergency responders can ensure a quick response if needed.

Many communities require rural properties to have 911 Signs (Fire Numbers) visible at the end of their driveway, so they can be easily seen by emergency responders. With the massive amount of snow that Bruce County has received in recent weeks, many rural residences have had their 911 Signs buried. Bruce County Emergency Management reminds residents to have 911 Signs clear and visible so that emergency responders can ensure a quick response if needed.

“Every second counts in an emergency, and precious time can be wasted if emergency responders, like paramedics, police, and fire departments, can't locate the correct property!” said Ray Lux, Bruce County Emergency Management Coordinator.

Discover more about Emergency Preparedness at www.brucecounty.on.ca/getprepared.