Fire Officials Urge Trumbull Residents To Clear Fire Hydrants After Snowstorm

TRUMBULL, CT — Trumbull fire officials urge town residents to clear fire hydrants of snow following a major snowstorm that impacted the state Sunday into Monday afternoon.

In a Facebook post Tuesday, the Long Hill Volunteer Fire Company asked residents to take a few minutes to locate and clear the fire hydrant closest to their home or business following this week's blizzard.

"In an emergency, firefighters rely on immediate access to water," the fire company wrote on Facebook, "a buried hydrant can delay response and put lives and property at risk."

Long Hill fire officials asked residents to help their crews by:

• Clearing at least three feet around the hydrant.
• Clearing a path from the hydrant to the street.
• Removing snow from caps and connections.

"Your small effort can make a big difference when every second counts," Long Hill officials wrote.

In a separate Facebook post, the Nichols Fire Department also asked residents to help their crews by clearing snow from around hydrants and other areas firefighters need access to during an emergency.

"If you're able, please clear snow from nearby hydrants and sidewalks to help keep access open for emergency response," Nichols fire officials wrote on Facebook. "Thank you for your support, and please stay safe."