Snowfall could be blocking fire hydrants: Halifax Water

Area fire chiefs encourage residents to clear space around hydrants after snowfall

NEWBURYPORT – With over two-feet of snow still on the ground, local fire chiefs are calling on residents to help with uncovering fire hydrants buried in the powder.

Snowfall could be blocking fire hydrants: Halifax Water

After two major storms in the last week, Halifax Water is warning residents snowfall could be blocking some fire hydrants across the municipality.

A Winter Reminder: Keep Fire Hydrants Clear

Residents are encouraged to safely clear snow from nearby fire hydrants to help firefighters respond faster in emergencies.

Keep Fire Hydrants Clear

(Southeastern IN) – Local firefighters are reminding residents and business owners that snow and ice can obstruct fire hydrants. In an emergency, unobstructed access to hydrants is critical and can save valuable time. The Batesville Fire Department and others around the area are asking for your help in ensuring hydrants near your home or business remain accessible by clearing at least three feet around the hydrant; making sure the hydrant is cle…

Halifax Water clearing hydrants after recent snowfall » The Laker News

Open the article to view the coverage from The Laker

Halifax Water crews tackling thousands of snow-buried hydrants across the city

Halifax Water release: Halifax Water is advising residents that the snowfall over the past several weeks may be blocking hydrants.   Halifax Water crews are working hard to clear snow from over 8,800 hydrants. As this work continues, there may be an impact on traffic lanes. We apologize for any inconvenience during this necessary maintenance work and thank you for your patience as it is underway.   If customers identify hydrants, blocked by snow…