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Specifications for Building Address Identification Buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not […]

OBTAINING A Physical “9-1-1” Address in Rapides Parish Whether it’s for new telephone service or other utilities, or perhaps a permit, you will be required to provide a valid street address, or physical “9-1-1” address.  In fact, you can not receive new telephone service or utility service in Rapides Parish without a valid address that

TIPS WHEN CALLING “9-1-1” Although these tips are general, they are meant to apply to calls from citizens within the boundaries of Rapides Parish, who call “9-1-1” for emergency assistance. When you call “9-1-1”, listen to the communications officer and answer all questions. Speak clearly and calmly. Do Not Hang Up until the Communications Officer

EMERGENCY? NOW WHAT Throughout the nation, “9-1-1” has become the universal number for people to call when they need help from law enforcement, fire and medical personnel in emergency situations.  Although the numbers dialed are always the same, the method, or protocol, for processing an emergency call is different from one PSAP (public safety answering point)