Make sure house numbers visible

RUNCORN police have urged residents to make sure their house numbers are visible from the street in case of emergency.

Several recent newsletters issued by the town’s local policing unit (LPU) warned that ‘seconds count’ for crime-fighting, fire and ambulance responses.

Police officers said a visitor, child or injured person may be unable to give clear directions and emergency services might be unfamiliar with the area.

They asked for residents to use ‘large, visible numbers’.

In the most recent newsletter for Grange ward, they said: “Numbers should be at least four-inches in height and facing the street.

“Put the numbers under lighting, and use numbers with a contrasting background so they will be visible at night.

“Attach numbers to the home and not a door.

“Doors can be opened which will make the markings no longer visible.

“If your driveway is long, also post your house number on both sides of a mailbox or sign pole at the end of the driveway near the road.

“Be sure to keep the numbers visible by trimming trees and bushes.”