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Tips for house numbers - make sure emergency responders can see them

While we’re at home, it's a good time to assess what security and safety measures we can put in place to protect our families. One simple thing you can do is to make sure your house address is clearly seen from the street, day and night.
 
This will help first responders to verify that they are at the correct home for an emergency call.
 
While you’re out on a walk, get an experience of how easy (or not) it is to find a neighbor’s house number. You will quickly see what approaches work best. You will probably discover that there are improvements you can make that will save precious moments.

​Steps You Can Take

  • Determine if your numbers are easy to see in the day and at night.
  • Take steps today to immediately fix.
  • Make plans for how to create a more permanent solution.

Regulations to be Aware Of: 
  • PV Homes Association:  No individual characters or numbers may be larger than 6” in any sign or display.  Most homeowners submit their house numbers to the Art Jury for approval prior to purchasing them and it is usually an over-the-counter approval (now done virtually).  Complete the Miscellaneous Application at www.pvha.org/documents-and-forms/ 
  • City of Palos Verdes Estates:  An address along the curb must contain only house numbers (no logos, symbols, graphics)
Check requirements on the websites of these organizations directly to verify they have not changed.  

Other house address ideas:

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Make your address visible at your front walkway or driveway.

Leverage PV Stone and glue on numbers.  For neighborhoods without curbs, this is a good way to have your address at the street.  Adding a solar or electrical uplight will make the sign visible in the night.  

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Use your mailbox to display your address.

Another good alternative if you don't have a curb.  

Tip:  Best to have a locking mailbox to ensure that your mail is secure from theft.  

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Make your address visible at your door or garage.

Putting them near an existing light will help complete both day and nighttime visibility.  

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