The Gananoque Fire Service and Gananoque Police Service are reminding boaters to prioritize safety as the local boating season approaches in Gananoque.
Officials say serious incidents on the water can happen quickly and without warning, making proper preparation essential for all boaters. They are strongly urging residents and visitors to ensure every person on board has a properly fitted life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) and to wear it at all times while on the water.
Authorities compare the importance of life jackets on the water to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the home, noting both are critical safety measures that can save lives in emergencies.
Emergency services stress that preparation is key to preventing tragedy, emphasizing that wearing a life jacket significantly increases survival in the event of an accident.
Officials are encouraging all boaters to make safety a priority before heading out this season.
(By: Tim Baltz)
