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CAN A FIRETRUCK OR AMBULANCE ACCESS YOUR DRIVEWAY?
You are the first line of defense when it comes to helping emergency crews access your home during a fire or medical emergency. To enable firefighters and other emergency vehicles to locate and reach your residence quickly, it’s important to establish a safe route with adequate driveway access.
Follow these guidelines to prepare your driveway for emergency access that could make all the difference in reducing damage to your property during a fire or other emergency event.
Ensure your address sign is visible from the road and cut back vegetation around the sign.
Ensure street signs are clearly visible with road names located at intersections leading to your home.
Clear trees, branches or brush from your driveway so it is at least 12 feet wide with a vertical clearance of at least 13.5 feet to allow fire trucks access.
Ensure your driveway’s surface is firmly packed and can support the weight of emergency vehicles even in the spring when the ground is soft.
Remove or reposition gates, fence posts or other obstructions that could restrict access. If you have a gate access code, please make sure that it is on file with our 911 center.
Create a space at the end of your driveway with adequate room for an emergency vehicle to turn around once it reaches your home.
If you have concerns, contact Union County Fire Marshal’s Office at 704-296-4296 to arrange an evaluation of the access to your home.
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