Tom McMackin/Fred Henchell
Imagine the following scenario – you call 911 with a serious emergency, and the first responders and/or ambulance can’t get there to help because they can’t find your driveway:
03:28:07 (emergency phone call)
Fire Comm: “911 – What’s the nature of your emergency?“
Caller: “Hurry!!! I need help… 679 Gopher Flats Road!!!”
03:28:18 (page)
Fire Comm: “High Prairie First Responders Dallesport Medic respond 679 Gopher Flats Road unresponsive person! High Prairie First Responders Dallesport Medic respond 679 Gopher Flats Road unresponsive person!“
HPFD #14: “Fire Comm – High Prairie & Dallesport Medic… copy page – 679 Gopher Flats Road“
03:35: 33
HPFD #14: “Fire Comm – Aid 14 responding with 2 to 679 Gopher Flats Road“
03:47:57
HPFD #14: “Fire Comm – Aid 14 Dallesport Medic UNABLE TO LOCATE ADDRESS – 679 Gopher Flats Road“
Don’t let this happen to you! If you haven’t already, get a blue reflective address number sign and install it at the head of your driveway so that it’s visible, especially at night. Don’t wait! To order your blue sign and for assistance with installation, contact Fred Henchell at henchell@highprairie.us or call 541-980-0539.
Notice the ‘bright’ spot on the right shoulder of the road 100 yards distant? It is a reflective sign. It works day or night to warn drivers of the curve ahead in the roadway. In the After picture a blue reflective address number sign has been added. Reflective signs work! Help us find you and your family in an emergency!