SAFETY Reminders from

Batchewana First Nation

 Police Service:

 This time of year, the snow banks are high and can pose a danger. Snow banks are a safety hazard for children, especially along the streets, snow plow operators & motorists may not be able to see children playing and can’t stop.    When Children are playing, they’re not paying attention……they may be tobogganing down a hill and potentially into traffic, Driver’s BEWARE and

PARENTS, ensure your children are playing safely. 

Another hazard is “snow forts.”  While this is fun to build, it can also pose a danger of collapsing on a child and if a snow plow goes by, the weight of that snow can either fill up the hole or cause the fort to collapse.

v  Safety winter walking tips

ü  Keep all steps and walkways clear of ice and snow;

ü  Wear boots or overshoes that have a deep tread and fit properly;

ü  Dress warmly and appropriately for the weather so you aren’t rushing to get indoors

ü  Wear sunglasses to cut down on glare;

ü  Wear bright, reflective items for increased visibility on your clothing or shoes;

ü  Use sidewalks when possible

ü  Cross at intersections with traffic signals, marked

ü  Be aware when crossing streets/ or walking (avoid using cell phone)

• Water depth and size of body of water.
• Currents, tides and other moving water.
• Chemicals including salt.
• Fluctuations in water levels.
• Logs, rocks and docks absorbing heat from the sun.
• Changing air temperature.
• Shock waves from vehicles traveling on the ice

• Clear blue ice is strongest.
• White opaque or snow ice is half as strong as blue ice. Opaque ice is formed by wet snow freezing on the ice.
• Grey ice is unsafe. The grayness indicates the presence of water.

Did you know ice thickness should be (rough guidelines)?

2” or less stay off                                                4” ice fishing                5”snowmobile/atv 

v  Lock it or lose it:  While you are parked at the Bingo or Rankin Arena or in your driveway, please remember, an unlocked door or an open window is an invitation to thieves. 

ü  Roll up  vehicle windows;

ü  Keep valuables out of sight, or place in trunk

ü  Lock doors; and

ü  Park in lighted area, when possible