Displaying street numbers properly

The Homewood Fire & Rescue Service has found it increasingly difficult to see some of the address identification numbers within the city. 

The lack of visibility could be caused by remodeling, architectural design or omission of the address number entirely. The absence of a properly displayed number can greatly inhibit the delivery of emergency service.

Please follow the suggestions below for making your house or business address numbers visible in case of an emergency.

• All numbers should be at least 4 inches tall.
• The numbers chosen should be a contrasting color to their background. Consider using reflective numbers.
• Numbers should be placed so that they are visible from the street.
• Street-mounted mailboxes should also be numbered on both sides.
• The numbers should not be blocked by vegetation.

-Submitted by Homewood Fire Department