North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Town Board members are encouraging residents to Adopt-a-Hydrant near their home to help fire fighters locate and access fire hydrants by keeping them clear of snow.
Any resident or organization, such as a scout troop or civic group, can Adopt-a-Hydrant simply by emailing their name, the location of the hydrant they are committing to adopt, and a photo after it has been cleared of snow to: adoptahydrant@northhempsteadny.gov. All participants will receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Supervisor for their community-minded service.
Fire hydrants should be dug out at least two feet on each side after a snow storm, according to Town Code.
Although “Adopt-a-Hydrant” is an informal and voluntary program for homeowners, if you are a commercial property owner or the owner of a multi-residential property adjacent to a fire hydrant, you are required under the Town Code to remove snow and ice from around the hydrant for a distance of two feet, and between the sidewalk and curb within four hours after the snowfall has ended, except between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
For more information on snow removal procedures or the “Adopt-a-Hydrant” program, please call 311 or (516)-869-6311.