04/29/2026
đ Spring Safety Reminder đ
As temperatures rise and snow/ice begin to melt, rivers, streams, and creeks become fast-moving, cold, and unpredictableâeven when they look calm.
Please remember:
⢠Meltwater can dramatically increase current speed in a short time
⢠Cold water can cause shock and loss of control within minutes
⢠Banks and ice edges may be unstable and collapse suddenly
⢠Even shallow water can sweep someone off their feet
Safety tips:
⢠Stay well back from riverbanks and edges
⢠Avoid walking on remaining ice near moving water
⢠Keep children closely supervised near any water
⢠Keep pets on a leash around waterways
⢠Do not attempt to cross fast-moving water
Spring runoff is powerfulâalways assume moving water is stronger than it looks.
Stay alert and stay safe.