In an emergency, every second counts. Clearly marking your address is one way to assist a paramedic, police officer, or firefighter in finding your home. Your address should be visible from the street and be large enough to be read easily. It is also helpful if your address is illuminated at night. Do not allow a poorly designated address to cause unnecessary delays in response to an emergency.
Seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
The revised population count should be available this fall. The 1990 regular decennial census placed Gurnee's population at 13,701. It is estimated that the special census will show nearly 16,000 residents. By way of comparison the long term projection for Gurnee is in the neighborhood of 25,000. Census takers use three methods to count.