Ensure Your Address Is Visible for Emergency Response

 

In emergencies, seconds matter. Clearly displaying your address enables emergency personnel to locate your residence quickly, potentially saving lives.

Address Display Requirements

• Thurston County requires house numbers to be at least 4 inches tall; 6-inch reflective numbers are recommended for better visibility.
• Numbers must be clearly visible from the street, day or night, and should contrast with the background.
• If your home is not visible from the road, post your address on a mailbox or sign near the entrance.

Shared Driveways and Multiple Residences

• For homes on shared driveways, post a sign at the road listing all addresses.
• At driveway junctions, clearly indicate which house corresponds to each number.

Maintenance and Visibility

• Regularly trim vegetation that may obstruct your address.
• Ensure address numbers are visible from both directions of travel.

Emergency Situations

• If possible, have someone meet responders at the road.
• If calling 911 from another location, provide the exact address of the emergency.

Reflective Address Signs

Reflective signs are available at Station 91 for a nominal fee. For more information, please Contact Us.