Finding a rural home during an emergency in the dark is difficult, having a visible address sign can make the difference.

Yankton County Emergency Services Manager Paul Scherschligt says there are a lot of new homes in rural areas…..

Scherschligt says those signs have to be visible from the road….https://on.soundcloud.com/q7jaG

Scherschligt says rural residents can order a standard sign through the county…https://on.soundcloud.com/yJsK8

Scherschligt says once the information on the form is filled out, the sign should arrive in seven to ten days.