Jackson Fire Department offers post blizzard safety tips
Jackson, NJ – While many township residents continue digging themselves out of the Noreaster that has just passed through town, Jackson Fire District #3 Chief Ken Byrnes advises residents about some additional safety measures they may not have thought of.
Residents who have fire hydrants in front of their homes are asked to keep those hydrants clear and accessible and to make sure their home address is visible on their house or mailbox to help emergency crews find your home should you require assistance.
“Of course we would like everybody to stay off the road to allow snow plow crews to do their job as well as limit the possibility of motor vehicle incidents.” Byrnes said in a statement to Jackson NJ Online “Use caution shoveling snow from driveways, taking frequent breaks and in addition we ask that those homes that have fire hydrants in front them, that the hydrant also be cleared of snow. Make sure your house number is still visible on your home or street mailbox, not snow covered for easy identification.”
Township crews have been working tirelessly since snow began falling yesterday morning clearing roads and responding to emergencies.
Posted by Jackson, NJ
on Dec 20 2009. Filed under Jackson News.
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