
Police reserves put up new address numbers
By Jim Cornelius
Sisters police reserves are pitching in to make sure residences and businesses
in sisters have correct address numbers.
The officers in the not-for-profit organization will go door to door
starting Monday, April 28, offering to put up correct address numbers.
According to Sisters police officer Todd Williver, the numbers will be
of one size and style that conforms to city code requirements. A nominal
charge of around $5 will cover the cost of the numbers, which the reserves
will install for free.
The city made sweeping changes in street addresses several months ago
to help emergency services respond more quickly to calls. According to Williver,
there are still many houses and businesses that have not put up their new
address.
The county's new enhanced 911 system lists Sisters' addresses, Williver
said. Police or fire personnel need to be sure that the numbers on the houses
match the addresses they are responding to. Otherwise, vital minutes can
be squandered trying to respond to a call.
The reserves have a list of old and new addresses, so they won't come
to houses and businesses tha t already have the correct address.
Those who wish to call in advance to request the address installation
can contact the Sisters Police Department at 549-2302. |