WHFD Reminds Boaters to Be Safe This Summer |
By Chief Robert Peacock | |
May 31, 2020 | |
As the summer season begins, Watch Hill Firefighters are partnering with the Westerly Police Department, the United States Coast Guard, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to remind all boaters to please use caution and to please boat responsibly. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SAFETY GUIDELINES! Life jackets save lives. Always Wear them! Have a marine VHF radio while underway. Cell phones are not always reliable. Label your paddle craft with an “If Found” sticker. Ensure your fire extinguishers and flares readily accessible and are not expired. Be responsible and only boat while sober. File a float plan by letting someone know where you are going and when you plan to return. Download the USCG boating application for useful boating safety information. Check the weather before getting underway and always boat within your limits.
Please make sure you boat responsibly and keep you and your family safe by staying up to date on the latest COVID-19 guidance including • Follow all state quarantine requirements and waterway regulations or restrictions. For more information, please visit www.USCGboating.com |
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