CAN YOU BE FOUND IN AN EMERGENCY?

 One of the questions that is asked when you call "9-1-1" for assistance is: "What is your address?" Many addresses in our area require that the caller give 911 detailed information on how to find their driveway or access road in order for emergency responders to provide rapid assistance. Instructions like, " Take the third driveway from the intersection and turn right and then go to the second left and we live in the blue house."

For the past decade, the City of Bend Fire Department and Deschutes County Rural Fire District #2 have been making available 6" x 13" reflective address signs and mounting post to all interested property owners of the fire district. These signs are installed at the beginning of the driveway or common access road to properly identify your residence from the street. If the common access serves several homes, it may be necessary to place additional signs to clarify the entrance to your home.

Our goal is to have all occupancies with LEGIBLE and VISIBLE addresses. To achieve this goal, we ask for your assistance. Please print out our application form, fill it out completely and return it, along with $15.00 for each sign ordered to: Checks should be made out to DCRFPD #2:

DCRFPD #2
1212 SW Simpson Ave
Bend, Oregon  97702

• Location of the residence on the lot
• Driveway location and connection to the country road
• Approximate distance to nearest intersection
• Special hazards on the premises

*When you live on a corner lot, please identify both streets bordering your property.

We will attempt to place signs in consistent locations, to allow for easy identification of your property. Variations may occur due to underground utilities and landscaping.

Mailbox: Your sign may be attached to your mailbox, provided that it is located on the right side of your driveway as you view your driveway from the street. Mailbox mounting brackets are available at no additional cost.

Address Changes: Occasionally it is necessary to change your address or road name for clarity and constancy. The fire department and the rural fire protection district assumes no responsibility in assigning or changing address numbers. Contact Deschutes County Community Development - Address Coordinator at 388-6575.