- Riverbanks can become unstable in the spring due to snowmelt and erosion.
- Keep family and pets away from the surfaces and edges of all bodies of water to prevent falling through or into cold and fast flowing water.
- Avoid recreational activities in or around water bodies, especially near ice-covered rivers and streams at this time of year.
- Do not attempt to walk, skate or drive on ice-covered bodies of water.
- Never drive through flooded roads or fast-moving water.
- If you live next to a river or stream, move patio furniture or other objects away from the water’s edge to avoid losing them during potential spring high water.
- Rescuing another person or a pet from icy or fast flowing water is dangerous. If you see someone has fallen in a body of water, call 911 for help immediately.