Officials urge boating safety for Memorial Day weekend

Published: May 26, 2023 Duration: 00:01:50 Category: News & Politics
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going to be a great weekend and officials say they want everyone to be able to enjoy it safely, and there are efforts already underway to make sure that that's happen. The unofficial start of summer is here, and that means people will be flocking to Connecticut shoreline that it's going to be a busy weekend down here on the shoreline, both on land and on the water, so we want to make sure that everyone is safe in Old Saybrook. The Police department's Marine Division is ready to patrol the area. We will be out there this weeke, including on Monday. While people will be attending parties and barbecues. Police want to remind everyone that if you're drinking or using mariju, you should never get behind the wheel. The department setting the tone Friday with the DUI enforcement out on the roads boating under the under the influence is definitely one of the biggest safety factors. Alcohol, marijuana definitely at your reaction time and we want o make sure that people are operag boats and vehicles safely at the beginning of the season. One ofe biggest concerns is that people are still trying to get the hang of being out on the water again. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protections Boating Division sas it's important to make a plan. And let someone know about it. File a float plan and so that your family knows where you are and when you're going to be back. And while it's expected to be warm the next few days, it's important to remember the water is not quite there yet. So you always want to dress for the water temperature rather than the air temperature when ye going out. But keep in mind when you're out on the water, especially when you're out on the sound, the the temperature is going to be a lot colder. And there will also be lifeguart six State Park beaches this wee, including Hammond Asset, Rocky Neck and Silver Sands live in Middletown, Gabby, Molina, Fox 61 Connecticut news station.

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