Summer is one of the most beautiful times in Alaska to enjoy our Alaskan backyard. With longer days and the sun still up at midnight we have plenty of time to explore and spend time outdoors. While our families are taking to the water it’s important to keep in mind safety tips that can save lives while in or around water. Preparation is key.
Over three quarters of Alaska’s population lives on waterways and many of us work or play around water. If we are boating or spending time by the shores of lakes, ponds, or rivers we need to remember that water temperatures stay cold even during the summer months. Cold water temperatures are dangerous for our bodies and twenty percent of people that fall in cold water often die quickly due to cold shock.