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Stay off the ice

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Published on March 11, 2011; Published on March 11, 2011
Diodora Bucur

City officials and the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition have issued a public warning reminding people of the potential risk of walking on or near ice-covered waterways this time of year.

Topics :: Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition , Red Cross , Live Saving Society , Ottawa

Streams, ponds, rivers and lakes may look solid but can be dangerous, particularly for young children and family pets, as precipitation and fluctuating temperatures have resulted in higher than usual water levels and soft, slippery banks.

Emergency responders, including fire, police and paramedics, work closely to coordinate search and rescue efforts. Last winter, these agencies responded to 49 calls for help from persons in distress, lost or feared drowned.

The City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition partners, including the Red Cross, Live Saving Society and other community agencies urge residents to stay off the ice.

For information on winter ice safety and the Ottawa Drowning Prevention Coalition, please contact Life Saving Society, (613) 697-8516 and Ottawa Police Marine, Dive and Trails Unit, (613) 236-1222 ext 2305.

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