Ive lived here for 30 years and everybody knows me and where I live. Why do I need to change my address?
Logical, consistent addressing saves lives. If someone new is hired as an emergency personnel worker, they may not know you. Emergency responders from adjacent localities and the state do not have the local knowledge either. You may not receive service from what you might consider your local emergency service provider due to call volume and the next closest company may have to respond to your emergency. Additionally, an emergency service provider may be coming from a different direction so it is important to mark your house with your addressing appropriately. Also, companies that make deliveries to your house need a physical address in order for you to receive your packages.
