Important Ice Safety Notice

01/19/2021

The Public Safety Division (PSD) wishes to caution Kahnawa′kehró:non that, although temperatures have begun to drop, the ice thickness is nowhere near ready for walking on and most certainly not for driving any vehicle on.

The general rule of thumb for ice thickness is:

• Two (2) inches - STAY OFF
• Four (4) inches and up - Probably safe for walking and ice fishing on foot
• Five (5) inches and up - Probably safe for ATV or snowmobiling
• Eight (8) to twelve (12) inches - Probably safe for smalls cars or light pick-ups
• Twelve (12) to fifteen (15) inches and up - Probably safe for medium trucks

Please note, when ice is involved, you are, without question, at risk. There is no such thing as 100% safe ice, and it is crucial to understand this danger every time you step onto it.

For more tips on the dangers of ice, please click here, or call the PSD at 450-632-0635.