Does your home have a civic number sign? It could save your life. 

Posted on:
October 14, 2025

In an emergency, every second matters. The ability for first responders to quickly find your home is vital. Yet, there are some residences in Victoria County that still lack clearly visible civic number signs, creating potentially dangerous delays when emergency services are trying to respond. 

When fire, police or paramedics are dispatched, they rely on visible, accurate civic numbers to locate properties. If your number is missing, hard to read, blocked by trees or snow or not visible at night, responders may waste valuable time trying to find you. 

Clear, posted civic numbers is a simple but powerful step toward improving safety across Victoria County.  

Be seen. Be safe. 

Civic address management in Victoria County 

In Victoria County, civic addresses are assigned and maintained by the Eastern District Planning Commission (EDPC). If you are not sure of your civic address, contact their Civic Addressing Coordinator.  

Here are guidelines for posting your civic address:  

• Civic numbers must be in Arabic numerals (12, not: XII or Twelve) 

• Have at least 48 inches between the bottom of the numbers and the ground. 

• The colour of the numbers must be reflective and clearly contrast the background. White numbers on a blue background work best. 

For more information about civic address signs contact: 
 
David MacKenzie 
Senior Building and Fire Inspector 
email: dmackenzie@edpc.ca 
Phone: 902-295-2900 

Civic address resources: 

Eastern District Planning Commission  

Posting your civic number (EDPC)  

Civic address: posting and sign suppliers (Province of Nova Scotia)  

The Municipality of Victoria County Civic Addressing By-Law