Lake of the Woods Improvement Association



Ice Safety Michigan changes license plate renewal fees Association Dues were due in January 2004	Ice Safety Winter sports such as ice fishing, sledding, snowmobiling and ice-skating are popular activities with many residents. With these activities come some safety precautions. Ice can be very enjoyable but very dangerous. Ice on the lake is affected by many aspects of nature. The strength and thickness of the ice should be known before any activities take place on it. To determine what activities can safely take place, a rough rule of thumb is Walking: 2 inches of ice * Fishing: 4 inches of ice * Snowmobiling: 5 inches of ice * Vehicles: 8-12 inches of ice * * Inches of new, clear ice Never check ice or rescue a victim of ice failure alone, because you could go from rescuer to victim in a matter of seconds. Always check the ice before going out on it. Be aware that ice thickness and strength can vary from location to location. Remember to bundle up, be safe and enjoy the winter activities our great lake has to offer.
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