Message from the Oakland Police Department

Fire Hydrant Safety

Now that winter is here and snow is falling, the Oakland Police Department would like to remind all residents that it is your responsibility to clear the sidewalk and hydrant located on your property of all snow and ice. By shoveling your sidewalk and clearing snow from around the fire hydrant, it creates a safer walkway for children and other pedestrians. It also gives our volunteer fire personnel easier access to the hydrant in case there is a fire emergency in your neighborhood. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. For further details, please refer to Oakland Borough Ordinance 12-5.1.