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Addressing\nFAQs <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public safety and\ntimely emergency response is the primary objective for E-911\/physical address\nassignment. An address may be changed to correct any circumstance that may\ncause emergency responders, confusion in locating an address in the event of an\nemergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common reasons why addresses may change:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possibilities\ninclude that current addresses on your road are incorrect in that they are\neither non-sequential or that both odd and even numbers are located on the same\nside of the street, or that there is not enough space for new construction\nbeing permitted. We use only whole numbers to address homes and businesses,\nmeasuring each 5.28 feet. Also, it may have come to our attention that there\nare multiple residences located in one building designated as apartment \u201cA, B,\nor C\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      How do you come up with\nthe numbers you assign? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our addressing system is based on\ndistance, every 5.28\u2019 is a potential address, each 1,000 numbers equal a\nmile.  We normally start at the beginning\nof the road (at the intersection off the main road) using a (GPS) Global\nPositioning System unit to get the latitude and longitude of the center of the\ndriveway used by the structure. We then take the latitude and longitude and\nenter that information into our GIS Mapping System. We then measure from drive\nto drive using the measurement of 5.28\u2019. \nThe resulting number is the 911 Address. \nWe deviate only to designate addresses on the left or right side of the\nroad.  Even numbers on the left, and odd\nnumbers on the right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:  If you live at #1020-Lawrence Ln., you live\n108.86\u2019 from the center of new Chapel Rd., 105.86\u2019\/5.28\u2019 = 20.04, so the start\n# for Lawrence Ln. is 1000 + 20.04 = #1020-Lawrence Ln. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This method of addressing is\ninvaluable for our emergency responders. As soon as the dispatcher gives them\nthe address, they know exactly how far down the road the house actually is and\non which side of the road as well.  Some\nof our cities in the past were addressed in a block numbering system.  We are currently converting some roads within\nour municipalities and county to the 5.28 ft. system. This type of numbering is\na nationally accepted practice that enables emergency responders from all\njurisdictions to respond anywhere in the United States. We will convert current\nroads on a \u201cas need to\u201d basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why\ndo I need to have my drive staked (for new structures) before you can assign an\naddress? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When assigning numbers, the\nmiddle of the drive is GPS\u2019d and that measurement determines the address.  Structures will be numbered according to what\nroad the drive is on, NOT to the road that the structure faces.  This will eliminate any structures that you\nmay not be able to see from the road. \nWhen we (GPS) the unit gives us the latitude and longitude\ncoordinates.  This helps us to pinpoint a\ncaller if they happen to be calling from a cell phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long does it take to get an address? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We make every effort to get\naddresses assigned within a few days; however, delays can occur due to the\nweather, (rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.) \nin the event your address is part of a new subdivision or a \u201cPrivate\nDr.\u201d The road will have to be named before an address can be assigned.   WE HAVE THIS INFORMATION IN OUR ADDRESSING\nPOLICIES.<\/em>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the Address you assign also my mailing\naddress? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, if you use a mailbox at your\nactual physical location of your residence or business. If you use a Post\nOffice Box for mail the 911 Address would not<\/strong>\nbe your address for mail purposes. \nPlease check with your post office concerning where to locate your\nmailbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  Now that I have the address,\nwho do I need to give it too? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              When we change your address, we\nnotify the following for you:   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Postal Service <\/li>
  2. Tax Assessor \u2013 County Clerk\u2019s Office \u2013 County Election\nOffice <\/li>
  3. Robertson\nCo.  Emergency Services \u2013 (911\/Dispatch \u2013\nAll Police\/Sheriff\u2019s Office\/ All Fire <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Departments \u2013 Robertson Co. EMS <\/p>\n\n\n\n