The Stanhope Fire Department would like to remind you that a clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm.

With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

• Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

• Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

• Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.