Northport Residents Asked to Clear Hydrants

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council is asking residents to clear snow from fire hydrants near their homes, which can help in the event of a fire.

With the recent snowstorms that have hit the area – and more snow in the forecast – many fire hydrants have become buried in snow. This can pose a problem for the fire department’s water supply should a fire occur, officials say. In a fire, seconds count, and the sooner that firefighters can reach a hydrant, the quicker they can extinguish the fire.

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Residents are advised to clear a three-foot radius around the hydrant and maintain a clear path to the street, as shown on the diagram.

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