GRDA Urges Safe Holiday Weekend

“Common sense is the key, we always stress common sense in the hopes that everyone will have a safe and enjoyable weekend.”
That is how Grand River Dam Authority Lake Patrol Chief Bruce Smith sums up his desire for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend boating activities on GRDA’s Grand and Hudson Lakes. Smith said while lake patrolmen will be out in full force patrolling the water, they are urging boaters to boat smart, boat safe and always, boat sober. “It’s bad enough when an alcohol-related accident occurs on land, but when it takes place in the water, every problem is multiplied many times,” said Smith.
With Memorial Day holiday traditionally being the first big boating weekend for Grand and Hudson, the GRDA Lake Patrol sees it as a great opportunity to remind boaters of the following safety tips they need to know year round.
Oklahoma boating laws and GRDA lake rules require children age 12 and under to wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. Also, all boats must carry approved personal flotation devices (pfd) for each person on board. However, the GRDA Lake Patrol urges everyone to wear their life jackets at all times while boating.