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As you continue to dig out, take note of fire hydrants in your neighborhood. If there is a fire hydrant near your house, do your part and keep it accessible. Remove any snow and ice so firefighters can access it in an emergency. It takes five minutes to shovel out a fire hydrant and those five minutes could turn out to be lifesaving if a fire breaks out in your house or a neighbor's.

Here are some notes about keeping fire hydrants clear during the winter months:

• Remove snow and ice within a 3-foot perimeter of the hydrant
• Shovel a pathway from the hydrant to the street so firefighters can access it
• Try to remove any ice that might have formed on the hydrant itself