Law enforcement agencies across Nova Scotia serve and protect our communities twenty four hours a day and 365 days a year.
Police officers respond to various types of emergency incidents, which include entering a residence for well being checks, domestics, break and enters etc.
Having a civic sign displayed properly can make a significant difference, when officers approach your property.
In many scenarios police officers are the first to arrive on emergency scenes. It’s crucial to have your civic sign clearly visible so they can find you quickly.
While they are typically the first to arrive, establishing a presence makes it easier for other agencies to locate the incident.
Law enforcement officers risk their lives each day, while their presence in the community can sometimes be alarming, they put their lives on the line to protect our communities.
While being on patrol or at an incident, knowing their location is vital for their safety.
Having civic signs displayed in the community makes their job safer and easier when additional assistance may be required.
There are times when long driveways lead well off the road, homes are not visible and callers are not available to pin point the location. The lack of a civic address or improperly displayed civic signs can cost vital seconds in the event of an emergency.
Even when a civic address does not appear, dispatchers use this to help reference locations for emergency services, having this displayed can help when responding.
In Nova Scotia, it is the responsibility of the property owner for obtaining and displaying their civic address, to ensure they can be easily located.
It’s highly recommended to have a blue and white reflective sign, to ensure your address can be located during day and night.
Having your sign at the end of the driveway, elevated and facing all directions is crucial for emergency services to easily identify your property.
While technology has come along way and tools like tablets are available to help locate emergencies, they are not always reliable.
Civic signs are used on a regular basis to help narrow down a location.
Two weeks ago I highlighted the Coldbrook Lions Club and the importance of civic signs and suppliers. Last week I highlighted the fire service and the importance of having signs displayed.
Four weeks ago weeks ago I highlighted the Coldbrook Lions Club and the importance of civic signs and suppliers. Two weeks ago I highlighted the fire service and the importance of having signs displayed when they respond and last week I had announced my delivery of letters to the municipality in Kings along with the three towns in Kings.
Over the next few weeks I’ll continue to be sharing key reasons why agencies who protect and serve our communities rely on these crucial signs and mandatory signs in the event of an emergency.
⚠️ Please Note: Civic addresses are used each and everyday for emergencies, carrier companies, delivery companies, nurses etc.
It is your responsibility to ensure you have a sign, displayed easily, appropriately and maintained.
If you are looking to get a civic sign or unsure what your civic number is you can reach out to your local municipality for a list of suppliers or additional information.
Your local municipality or town is responsible for assigning such numbers.
Adrian J.
