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- OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: ACCESS

Identify at least two exit routes from your neighborhood.
Construct roads that allow two way traffic.
Design road width, grade, and curves to allow access for large emergency vehicles.
Construct driveways to allow emergency equipment to reach your house.
Design bridges to carry heavy emergency vehicles, including bulldozers carried on large trucks.
Post clear road signs to show traffic restrictions such as dead-end roads, and weight and height limitations.
Clear flammable vegetation at least 10 feet from roads and 5 feet from driveways.
Cut overhanging tree branches above roads.
Make sure your street is named or numbered, and a sign is visibly posted at each intersection.
Make sure that your street name and house number are not duplicated elsewhere in the county.
Post your address at the beginning of your driveway, or on your house if it is easily visible from the road.

Photo representing poor driveway access.
This house has a poor driveway. Driveways should be kept clear of vegetation and should allow emergency personnel easy access to the house in case of an emergency.

Photo representing poor location and lack of accessibility.
Emergency personnel would find it difficult to respond to this home because of its location and lack of accessibility. If your house isn't accessible, you may not be able to receive assistance in an emergency.

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