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911 Civic Addressing

For issues regarding safety, it is vital that every inhabited property, permanent and seasonal, is issued a 911 civic address and blue blade sign by the township. These numbers are calculated strategically to indicate to any emergency response a precise location is in need of services. Lack of proper addressing greatly hinders the ability for emergency response personnel to locate and service your property.

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For ALL residents, permanent and seasonal

Make sure you have a civic address and it is properly posted!
Civic addresses are extremely important for emergency services. The civic address number sign, the post and the blade must be maintained BY THE OWNER at all times. Also, it is mandatory to acquire an address before any building permits can be issued.

Removing 911 signs can affect the quality of emergency services, and the removal of any road or civic address sign is a serious offence that should be reported to the OPP as well as the Township for immediate replacement at the cost of the property owner.

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The Process of Aquiring an Address

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Posting a Road Sign

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More Info

What is a Civic Address?

A civic address is an identification system using a consistent method to address and locate buildings. The three main components are the Civic Number, Street Name, and the community name or General Service Area (GSA).

All roadways are divided into intervals and civic numbers are assigned depending on where the driveway intersects the road. This system allows room for future development.


Information On Using 911

When a call is placed to 911, the caller's phone number, civic address, and associated police, fire, and ambulance emergency responders are listed on the 911 screen (unless the call is made from a cell phone). Under this system, even if the caller can not speak when calling 911, the 911 operator can still see the civic address and send emergency responders. 911 is also able to handle TDD calls from hearing impaired people.

The 911 center does not dispatch emergency services, instead, the operator links the caller to the appropriate dispatch agency who will dispatch the required services.

To make sure you can be found in an emergency, please maintain your posted civic number and keep it clearly visible from the road in all weather conditions.

911 Civic Addressing

• 911 Civic Address Application

• New Lane Application

• Civic Addressing Policy

Constr. of Driveways

• Entrance Permit

• Construction of Driveways Policy