It's not something a person wants to think about, but what if an emergency were to occur at your house and the police, an ambulance, or a fire truck needed to get to you in a hurry? In Amherst, believe it or not, every house on the street doesn't always have its number visible. There are many examples of homes with numbers that are out of sight or that are difficult to read from the street.
To help homes be more visible, the Amherst SALT Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together), with the Amherst Police and Fire Departments, provides a two-sided sign that displays your house's number in 4-inch highly reflective numbers. The numbers are attached to a 5-foot high metal stake which is installed near your driveway or walkway where it is visible from the street.
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The Amherst SALT Council already has a list of requests to install these signs once the ground thaws, so don’t wait to call and schedule yours! There is a nominal charge ($5.00) to help cover expenses and to keep the program going. Additional voluntary contributions are greatly appreciated.
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To reach the Amherst SALT Council either visit the Senior Center at The Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002 or call (413) 259-3060.
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