Have fun in the snow...and do a public service as well

Shovel  a 4-foot path around a fire hydrant and, if possible sweep the snow off to aid visibility

Kids getting on your nerves?

               Why not have them go out and play in the more than 12-inches of snow – and do a public service as well?

               As part of its “Pluggie’s Pals” program, the Buffalo Grove Fire Department encourages kids – and all residents as well – to shovel a 4-foot path around fire hydrants near their home.  Most hydrants have a metal flag on them, so they should be easy to spot. 
            While the fire department has a list of each hydrant and can easily find their location, when the hydrants are covered in snow it could take valuable time in an emergency to uncover  them.  Also, if you have a snow plow service, ask it not to pile snow on a fire hydrant.

               If you cannot locate hydrant near your residence, call the Fire Department at 847-537-0995. Do not call 9-1-1, as that is for emergencies only.

               Information about the “Pluggie’s Pals” program is at Pluggie's Pal.