With a spin on the old saying, “There’s safety in numbers,” American Medical Response (AMR) asks families and businesses to improve mailbox address and building numbers as part of their spring fix-up.
“Even with GPS, mailbox markings and building numbers are vital to ambulance crews, fire departments and police responding to your emergency,” said Steve Peacock, AMR Central Mississippi operations manager. “A mailbox or building number that’s easy to see from the road by day or night can be a lifesaving landmark. Plus, delivery services, repairmen and utility companies can also save time getting to you. Spring fix-up is a great time to improve your mailbox address and building numbers.”
AMR’s tips to help public safety responders find your house or other building:
More advice on mailboxes:
Peacock said, “If your building number is hard to spot or the mailbox is poorly marked, your rescuers may take longer to reach you. In a life-threatening emergency, every second is precious to the patient’s survival.
Bottom line: Your rescuers can’t help you until they find you, so make sure your number is up!”
