Montauk Fire Department Sends PSA to Local Residents

Photos: RichardLewinPhotography.com

The Montauk Fire Department, on behalf of all East Hampton Fire Departments, recently sent a public service announcement to local residents on the importance of having clear, legible house numbers on homes.

“Every member of the Montauk Fire Department takes great pride in serving the citizens of, and visitors to, Montauk,” the announcement written by Chief Joseph Lenahan, reads. “As such we are called on to do the critical work as emergency first responders to residences and businesses, for a myriad of reasons: fires, ambulance calls, and Chief investigations. We respond to these calls both in daylight and at night, so, having your house number prominently displayed, makes it more efficient for us to better serve you, the public.”

The Montauk Fire Department provided a few tips on how to properly post house numbers:

• If you are not sure what your house number is, you can find it on the upper left corner of your tax bill. If you are renting, please contact your landlord for the number.
• The minimum requirements for the posted numbers are: 4” tall numbers, each 0.5” wide.
• It is also important that the color of the number is in contrast to the background to which it is affixed.
• It is preferable that the number (and name if you wish) be posted at the head of the driveway.
• When you put your house number on your mailbox, make sure that it is displayed on both sides.
• If there are multiple houses on a private and/or urban renewal road, please be sure that the numbers of all the residences are posted at the head of the road.
• Houses that are on private roads with privacy gates should post the numbers of all the residences that are inside the gated area.

Examples of proper display of house numbers can be seen in the photos above, taken by photographer Richard Lewin.