Are your numbers up?

We are in the middle of the winter season. Nights are longer now then they are all year and couple that with increased darkness from rain, fog, and other wintry weather and it can be quite difficult for us to see your address numbers. This inability to see your address quickly can delay our service to you and in an emergency where seconds really do count this could make a big difference in the outcome of the call. This is especially true in the rural areas where homes are sometimes located on longer driveways and are not always visible from the road.



So what can you do? It may sound cliche, but help us help you. Make sure that your address numbers are posted so that they are clearly visible from both directions of travel on the roadway to your home. Each number should be four inches tall and the colors need to contrast their background so that they stand out and can be easily seen. To some this can seem straight forward, but to others this task of where to put the numbers and get them up correctly can be quite daunting so we're here to help you. You can call 503.992.3240 and order a free address sign from us and our crews will even put it up for you and make sure that it is in the right spot. The signs come with white reflective numbers attached to a green reflective sign. All signs are 12 inches by 6 inches and are made out of aluminum so that they won't rust. For the rural residents that share driveways with other neighbors or agricultural or forestry roads we will even evaluate your sign needs to make sure that enough signs are in place to point us to your house.






These signs not only benefit emergency responders but they can help delivery drivers bringing everything from pizza to parcels, out of town guests, and others find your home more effectively. Again, these signs can be ordered for free by calling our Administration Office at 503.992.3240. Turnaround time from order to install is usually around three to four weeks.