Spring Safety Tips

Is there a need to be safe during the spring months?

Definitely there is a need to be safe during the spring months. With spring comes the spring melt which causes rising rivers because of the snowfall from the winter that just passed.

Rising rivers are a real danger. I have heard a lot of stories about children that have played too close to a river's edge and then got swooped in by the rushing waters. The water in a river is just so powerful.

It is not just the rushing waters that cause the danger either. The water in the rivers are cold which can cause hypothermia. If you live in a mountainous region where you have glaciers, the water will even be colder.

Rising rivers can also cause floods. Floods are definitely a problem. Many lives and homes have been lost in floods. Homes that were not lost have sustained a lot of water damage and water damage can lead to mould. Mould can cause a lot of breathing problems and it is best to avoid it as much as we can.

So, here are 5 ways that we can stay safe during the spring months:

1. Do not let your children play near a river's edge.
2. Keep animals and livestock away from a river's edge.
3. Keep away from a river's edge yourself.
4. If you live near a river it is best to place sandbags at the edge of it to protect your home.
5. Always have a plan of action in case of flooding, for instance, knowing someone with a boat.