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Dig Out that Fire Hydrant!

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Real Estate Agent with Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com MA Broker Lic 148149

 

Dig Out That Fire Hydrant!

 

Fire Hydrant

It has snowed a lot this winter here in Canton MA. The most recent blizzard left the fire hydrant at the corner of our street plowed in. Now, the hydrant was clearly marked by the fire department so why the plow drivers plowed it in is a story for another blog I suppose. But, it was plowed in so I sent my husband out the other day to dig it out.  I would like to remind others to do the same.

There were a couple of fires in the local news over the past couple of days. Both stories involved fire departments that had trouble accessing the fire hydrants due to snowbanks, ice and high snow cover. Time spent going to the next hydrant or digging it out is time lost and in one of these local cases, there was some serious injury.

So, if you live next to or near a fire hydrant and see that it is covered in snow, go dig it out. While no one likes to take on more shoveling than they have to, the time it takes to dig out that hydrant may save a life - possibly your own or a family member's. If you are not able to shovel it out yourself, at least call the fire department and let them know it needs to be dug out so they can send someone out to take care of it.

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Comments (8)

Victoria Lorusso
Illustrated Properties - North Palm Beach, FL
Florida and CT Real Estate

Very good point that I think most peope forget about.  Good post!

Jan 18, 2011 01:17 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Thanks Victoria!

Jan 18, 2011 02:14 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

I little things that I learn on AR that make  big difference just really amazes me.  I don't have a fire hydrant nearby nor do I have to contend with that level of snow.  But if I did, making sure not to cover the fire hydrant, I am sure, would have been the furthest thing from my mind.

Jan 18, 2011 02:20 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Having grown up in this area, it is something that I remember my parents doing when I was a kid & it kind of stuck with me.  But, if someone is new to home ownership - or maybe new to home ownership in a snow area, it's not something that you think of.

Jan 18, 2011 02:56 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

This is such an important tip.  Unbelievable that they would plow snow up/over it.  Also, it's important to have clearly marked #'s on your house - that can also cause delays.

I saw another AR here from CT shoveling around one a day or two ago.  Glad we have so many responsible people here.

Jan 18, 2011 10:33 PM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Debbie....I thought about calling the town to complain about the plowing....but decided it was a more positive step just to make sure that the hydrant got uncovered.

Jan 19, 2011 01:03 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Valerie...our fire department does the same thing.  It makes them easy to find too when you want to shovel them out!

Jan 21, 2011 04:06 AM