City Fire Chief Says Keep Hydrants Clear

Digging out of the latest snowstorm will be difficult, but the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department is asking residents who live near fire hydrants to also make sure the area surrounding the hydrants is clear.

Chief Anthony Tripp said that a covered hydrant will prevent firefighters from accessing it during an emergency, and delay the department's service to the city. Tripp noted that there a currently 450 hydrants in the city. 

"Wherever you live, you can be a major help to our department," Tripp said in a statement to residents. "If you have a fire hydrant on your front lawn or near your home, we need you to shovel it out for us. We need the ability to find the closest fire hydrant to the address on fire in the least amount of time."

For an example of what the department is asking for, please view the before and after photos attached to this story of a hydrant on St. Andrews Lane that was shoveled out by a resident this morning. 

If you have any questions, call the department at (516) 676-0366.