Adopt a Fire Hydrant   

• Is there a fire hydrant in front of your home or your neighbor’s home?

• In the event of a fire emergency, could firefighters find the hydrant near your home?

• We are encouraging residents to "adopt a fire hydrant" near their home and keep snow shoveled away and vegetation trimmed back. This will ensure hydrants are visible and will greatly speed the response time in case of an emergency. Time spent by firefighters searching for and clearing hydrants buried in drifts or plowed snow is precious time lost to in saving a victims life or fight a spreading fire.

• There is no cost for this program. By simply donating your time and effort you can help ensure your neighborhood is a little bit safer in the event of a fire.

•  At minimum, fire hydrants need to have enough snow or vegetation cleared away to be visible from the street. The best option is to clear a 2-3 foot circle around the fire hydrant, so firefighters have complete access in an emergency.   

•  In addition don't forget to keep hydrants and fire lanes clear of vehicles at all times. 

• If you believe there is an issue with a fire hydrant needing repair or attention:

Hydrants with in the City of Howell:

City of Howell Department of Public Works

(517)546-7510

Hydrants with in Marion, Howell, Oceola, or Genoa Townships:

MHOG Water & Sewer Authority

1(888)481-0439