Why is there a metal antenna sticking out of many fire hydrants?

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2007-06-24 11:51:33 · 5 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety

Never seen that in Southern California.

2007-06-26 13:05:56 · answer #1 · answered by Strong but fair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is to alert snow plows of the hydrant during snow removal.

No it is not "Big Brother" transmitting your affairs....

2007-06-24 11:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋

To show where the hydrant is in case it is buried by snow.

2007-06-24 13:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by TedEx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

LOCATION FOR WHEN IT SNOWS.

2007-06-28 02:11:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

2007-06-24 11:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋