Thin Ice
It looks inviting but could be dangerous.
Every winter, the lure of a
frozen pond or lake leads to tragedy when someone crashes through thin
ice. "Here in Rhode Island, never assume that ice is safe," says
John Faltus, deputy chief of parks and recreation at the Department of
Environment Management. The DEM, in conjunction with Hasbro Children's
Hospital and local towns, is preparing an ice safety brochure and video
that soon will be available to the public. In the meantime, don't forget
that:
it takes several consecutive days of sub-freezing weather to create
a thick layer of ice.
ice less than six inches thick is dangerous.
the safest ice is man-made, such as that in skating rinks.
For ice conditions at Rhode Island parks, call 401-277-2632 or play it safe
one of the outdoor or indoor rinks in the state.
Back |
