Clearing Snow from Fire Hydrants can Save Lives…
A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking on the responsibility of shoveling out and clearing a fire hydrant near your home during and after a snowstorm. Here are a few suggestions: 

 Know the location of the nearest fire hydrants
 Make sure they are shoveled after each snowfall
 Clear the snow three feet around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to use the hydrant
 
Taking the time to remove the snow from around a hydrant near you can save precious minutes in case of a fire. The City of Whitewater appreciates community members who take the time to shovel out hydrants.

Brad Marquardt
Director of Public Works
(262) 473-0560
bmarquardt@whitewater-wi.gov