Thursday, June 2, 2016

Dock Address Signage

On January 1, 2010, a new state law was put into place requiring dock owners on Lake of the Ozarks, and all Missouri lakes, to post the closest emergency address for their dock. Hopefully, this will help with faster response times by emergency services to incidents on the water. It should also aid in non-emergency calls for lost or disabled boaters. Smart Postal Centers offers fast services on all Ameren UE dock address signs to Lake of the Ozarks residents.

Photo Credit: Fun Lake
How it Affects Lake of the Ozark Residents

This new law affects all docks on the Lake of the Ozarks and all Missouri lakes that are managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The law states that “the appropriate ‘911’ address or in the absence of a ‘911’ system, the physical address nearest to the dock by land,” must be posted.

How the Sign Should Be Displayed

It is recommended that the sign be visible when looking at the dock from the water. The Missouri State Highway Patrol recommends a minimum of three inch, reflective letters be used for the addresses on the signs. The letters should also be made in a color that contrasts with the backing. It is recommended that the posted address include the street number and name, as well as the zip code, or the 911 address and zip code.  For convenience, the dock permit number, which in most cases should be displayed already, can be posted alongside the emergency address.
Photo Credit: Ameren

Get Your Dock Address Sign at Smart Postal Centers

Smart Postal Centers is now printing signs that follow this new law. With summer here, more people are visiting the lake and spending time out on the water. Make sure you’re following the law by having your dock address sign prominently displayed. If you need a sign for your dock, or if your sign has wear and tear, visit your Lake of the Ozark sign shop.

At Smart Postal Centers, we create more than just signs. We copy, print, pack and ship almost anything! Smart Postal Centers serves Lake of the Ozarks by providing competitive products and services for everything related to packing and shipping, copying and printing, as well as custom signs and banners. 

Smart Postal Centers -  Here for all your packing, shipping, copying, and printing needs! 

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Tim@SmartPostalCenters.com
4320 Osage Beach Parkway, Osage Beach, MO 65065
573-348-3100

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