Local departments remind residents to clear snow off fire hydrants

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — As the Miami Valley digs out of several inches of snow from this past week, fire departments are urging you to keep an eye out for this important item.

The Kettering Fire Department is reminding residents to clear snow away from fire hydrants while they shovel snow.

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Kettering reports several fire hydrants buried in snow piles near roads and driveways, and they are asking for help from residents to clear snow and debris away from the hydrants.

Hydrants should have a clear three-foot radius around them of cleared yard.

Kettering says this could save precious time during emergencies if the hydrants are needed…

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