West Hartford Urges Residents To Clear Hydrants (And Possibly Win A Prize)

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Residents in West Hartford are being asked to help keep fire hydrants clear after the snowstorm as part of a community safety initiative announced by the town.

Officials said the town has approximately 1,300 hydrants and emphasized that “in an emergency, seconds count.”

They are urging residents to clear a 3-foot area around any hydrant near their property, along with a clear path leading to it, to ensure firefighters can access water quickly when responding to emergencies.

The town asked residents to take a photo of the cleared hydrant and post it to the town’s Facebook page. Submissions should be shared on Facebook.

As part of the initiative, four winners will be selected on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

Each winner will receive either a $50 gift card or a ride to school in a fire truck from the West Hartford Fire Department.

Officials said the effort is intended to improve emergency response times and engage residents in supporting public safety.