LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. – Following this weekend’s snowfall, The Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is asking residents to help protect public safety by clearing snow and ice from fire hydrants in their neighborhoods.
Officials say many fire hydrants are buried in snow, making them difficult or impossible for firefighters to access during an emergency.
LCA is asking customers to clear at least three feet of space around hydrants and to shovel a clear path from the hydrant to the street to ensure first responders can act quickly when seconds matter.
Hydrants are typically located near the curb or sidewalk and may not always be directly in front of a home. Even if a hydrant is not on your property, officials say clearing it can help safeguard the entire neighborhood.
Customers are encouraged to:
Remove snow and ice from around the hydrant, maintaining about a three-foot
clearance on all sides
Clear a path from the hydrant to the street
Avoid piling snow from driveways or sidewalks on or around hydrants
Clearing hydrants is a vital public safety measure that helps emergency responders have
immediate access to water when it is needed most.