Advice to homeowners: Check house numbers

Sheridan County Emergency Management and the Sheridan County fire warden are asking homeowners living in the county and rural areas to make sure their address numbers are visible to first responders.

With the high-wind episodes that occurred this winter, homeowners need to be sure their house numbers are still in place and visible. Numbers also fade over time due to weathering, and there have been times that numbers are so faded that emergency call responders have lost valuable time trying to find an address.

According to county emergency personnel, it’s the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain the house number. Residents are asked to check their numbers, clear vegetation from them and replace them if needed.

They recommend that numbers be at least 4 inches tall, be reflective and be easily visible from both sides of the road. Reflective numbers are available at local hardware stores.

In addition, non-reflective 3-inch numbers and metal placards for the numbers, for those who need them, can be obtained from Sheridan County Public Works, which is on the fourth floor of the Sheridan County Courthouse.