Keeping yourself, others safe this Memorial Day weekend
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and local first responders have issued safety reminders.
KXAN’s Avery Travis and Will DuPree sat down with representatives from Lake Travis Fire Rescue (LTFR) and the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to talk about safety tips to keep in mind this weekend.
TCSO urged lake safety and sober driving ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies will be patrolling roadways throughout the county, as well as additional deputies on patrol in the Lake Travis area.
Deputies will be on the lookout for intoxicated drivers, reckless driving and street racers.
“Please be mindful and alert for deputies working in the area and do not operate a boat while intoxicated,” TCSO said. “Safe driving speeds should be observed when traveling on the lake and while towing tubes, skiers and wakeboarders.”
The sheriff’s office said lake levels in the county were low due to drought conditions, and boaters should be aware of hidden dangers, such as trees and debris.
LTFR said it typically responds to dehydration calls and accidents on the lake, usually after a person dove into the lake and came out with a major head or neck injury.
Boating safety tips
- Wear a life jacket
- Do not dive into the lake headfirst
- No drinking and boating
- Stay hydrated
- Be aware of carbon monoxide with idling boats
Cooking safety tips
- Never leave your grill unattended
- Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from the grill
