Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer. Boats are out in flocks on the Kanawha River and cars are hitting the Interstate.
“This weekend a lot of activity going on. People are out and about doing things,” said C.W. Sigman, president of the Kanawha County Commission Deputy Emergency Manager.
It’s a three-day weekend for most. However, it can quickly turn into danger.
So how can you and your family remain safe this holiday weekend?
When it comes to boating, make sure you have a life jacket because the Coast Guard and local will be checking. The law requires boats to have a life jacket for every passenger onboard.
“If you have them on you are six times less likely to die in a boating accident,” said Sigman.
Drink responsibly. Have a designated boater because you can and will get a DUI while you’re on the open water.
“If we drink, we have a license to park at the levee so it’s really handy to park here and be able to be safe and not drink and drive on your boat,” said Brian Gravely, a Charleston resident enjoying the weekend on his boat.
If you plan on firing up the grill, be careful. Make sure the grill is not indoors, up against walls or underneath an overhang. A buildup of heat could ignite a fire.
“You need to make sure you turn your tank off when you’re not using it and you need to inspect the lines and the tank itself prior to using it to make sure there’s no leak so you don’t end up with a fire you don’t intend to have,” said Drew Foutty, a Sissonville firefighter.
In fact, more than a quarter of grill fires start on a courtyard or open terrace.
If you’re on the road expect to see more police than usual. Right now is the Click-It-Or-Ticket program. Law enforcement agencies throughout the nation are cracking down on drunk driving, speeding and seatbelt violations.
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