Many people have their house numbers posted clearly at their home. Many people do not. Some people post the numbers for their ornamental or aesthetic value. Others may post them to make it easier for family or friends to locate their new place. We know that they might be needed in the event of an emergency, but many people might now realize just how important they can be when seconds matter.

Local law enforcement stress the importance of visible house numbers. It can be difficult to locate a home with no number posted or a difficult to see house number under good conditions. At night or in storms, while trying to travel quickly and filled with adrenaline, lack of proper marking can make it almost impossible to spot a home, he noted.

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