 County Warns “Stay off the Ice”
Westminster, MD, Friday, January 5, 2018 – Carroll County Department of Recreation and Parks
and the Department of Public Safety jointly issued strong warnings today
regarding the dangers of venturing onto icy surfaces or ice skating on
county-owned properties. The recent cold weather has caused ponds and other
bodies of water to begin to freeze and ice over throughout Carroll County.
The Westminster Community
Pond is the only location where
skating is allowed, and only after it is professionally assessed for safety. The Westminster Community Pond is currently
off limits due to unsafe conditions. Carroll County Bureau of Facilities will
post a “No Skating” sign and monitor the thickness of the ice. The sign will be updated when conditions are
safe for skating.
Ice skating is prohibited at all other Carroll County
parks and facilities.
Here are a few ice safety tips
to stay safe:
- Never go on
frozen waters (unless clearly marked otherwise with official signs).
- Parents and
caregivers should make sure children are never unattended near ice.
- If you hear
cracking, lie down immediately to try to distribute your weight.
- If you witness
someone on the ice, notify authorities immediately.
- If you witness
someone falling through ice, never attempt to make a rescue by yourself. Call
911 and notify the proper authorities. Be sure to give the exact location and
an account of the incident.
- If skating is
allowed, never skate alone.
For additional information, contact:
Chris
Winebrenner
410-386-2043
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