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Think Before You Sink

Winter is the time winter sports such as sledding, skiing, and also ice-skating. However, temperatures are not always cold enough to freeze lakes and ponds thoroughly. We can have fun playing on the ice as long as we follow safety rules:

Never skate alone - always use the buddy system
Know how to call for help
Have an adult make sure the ice is at least 4 inches thick or check with fire department before you go skating on a pond
Stay away from open water
Don't take short cuts across ice-covered ponds, swamps and streams
Remember "THINK BEFORE YOU SINK!!!!"

Body's Reaction to Cold Water Submersion:

Our body's react adversely to being submerged in icy water. It is difficult to pull ourselves out of ice water due to our body's reaction to cold temperature and the weight of the water.

When your body becomes numb from the icy waters, you won't feel anything and you won't be able to react quickly. When the body slows down, you get tired quickly. When this happens you can't think straight and gradually lose consciousness. This is when you will begin to sink. Even though ice covered ponds can be dangerous, we can still have fun as long as we are aware and careful.

"THINK BEFORE YOU SINK! THINK BEFORE YOU SINK!"

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