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Aug
29
Written by:
news editor
8/29/2011 1:00 AM
Boaters and swimmers are strongly encouraged to make safety a top priority during this last month of the traditional summer swimming and boating season.
Don't become a statistic, use common sense
COLUMBUS, OH – Boaters and swimmers are strongly encouraged by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to make safety a top priority during this last month of the traditional summer swimming and boating season. Following common sense rules of safety will ensure that a day of fun on the water does not turn into a moment of tragedy.
“Most of the tragic incidents that claim Ohioan’s lives on the water occur quickly and unexpectedly – heartaches that can be easily avoided when safety is made part of the plan,” said ODNR Director David Mustine.
ODNR is working in cooperation with its community partners and asking Ohio’s media outlets to again remind boaters and swimmers to:
- Properly wear a life jacket anytime while boating;
- Provide proper and alert supervision at all times to those persons who are swimming, especially children;
- Enjoy boating and swimming while sober;
- Swim only in designated areas;
- Use the buddy system and never boat or swim alone;
- And be prepared to render assistance if an emergency arises.
“We are fortunate to have an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities to enjoy in Ohio, but all present potential hazards that need to be taken seriously," said Mustine.
Hikers, campers, cyclists and others who are active in the outdoors also should keep safety in mind when visiting Ohio’s state parks, forests and other areas. ODNR says that a good way to stay safe on trails, waterways and other areas is to simply follow posted visitor rules.
The ODNR works to ensure a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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EDITORS NOTE – A 30-second radio PSA promoting boating and swimming safety can be downloaded from the following FTP site: ftp://ftp.dnr.state.oh.us/Marketing/audio/
For more information, contact:
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6842
John Wisse, ODNR Division of Watercraft
614. 265. 6695
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