Indiana
Indiana DNR: Prioritize water safety
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking Hoosiers to prioritize water safety.
Indiana DNR says Hoosiers should discuss the dangers of water as well as where, when, and who are going before participating in any activities on a body of water.
Indiana DNR adds Hoosiers should always wear a life jacket, be mindful of their surroundings, avoid being intoxicated, and avoid flooded or fast-moving waterways.
For Hoosiers that are operating boats, Indiana DNR says boat safety should also be a priority.
Indiana DNR says Hoosiers operating boats should assess and monitor their boat and the body of water being traveled while reducing speeds and raising awareness for unfamiliar areas or unusual water conditions.
Indiana DNR adds Hoosier should always wear a life jacket while on a boat, and that the operator of the boat should always be sober as required by the law.
For more information on the Indiana DNR, visit https://www.in.gov/dnr/.
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