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PG&E Encourages Safety on the Water During Warm Fall Weather by Deanna Contreras, PG & E Marketing & Communications • North Bay, Sonoma & Humboldt Divisions ~ deanna.contreras@pge.com


Sonoma County CA. ~ Pacif- ic Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges those enjoy- ing the last warm weekends of summer to be careful when in and near water. As warm fall weather draws crowds look- ing to cool off, it’s important to remember that flows are often higher than they were in recent years, and that swift water can create treacherous conditions for all recreationists – waders, swimmers, paddlers,


boaters,


anglers and hikers cooling off at the water’s edge. Enthusiasts are encouraged to take extra precautions when in or near the water.


Below are some water safety tips:


Know the Water Sudden immersion in cold water can stimulate the “gasp reflex,” causing an involuntary inhalation of air or water. It


can even trigger cardiac arrest, temporary paralysis, hypother- mia and drowning. When faced with swift water, even the strongest swimmers may be easily over- whelmed.


ing the ear canal can cause


disorientation. deeper


Cold water enter- vertigo and


This


may confuse swim- mers, causing them to venture


into the water. Recre- ating in PG&E canals and flumes is strictly prohibited. Stay out of these water con- veyances, which are very dangerous due to slippery sides and


fast moving water.


Know your Limits Swimming in open water is


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quickly and can get into trou- ble. Many unseen obstacles can


more difficult than in a swim- ming pool – people tire more


be lurking below the water’s surface - this is especially the case with this year’s high


runoff follow-


ing years of drought. Drought-stricken for- ests and storm-driven landslides have filled rivers with submerged trees and rocks. Swift water can make these obstacles even more treacherous. Guided trips for inexperienced paddlers mended.


are recom-


Wear a Life Jacket Conditions change quickly in open wa- ter and even the best swimmers judge


can the water


mis- and


their skills when boat- ing or swimming.


Wearing a properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket


can increase survival


time. A life jacket can also pro- vide some thermal protection against the onset of cold water shock and keep you afloat until someone else can rescue you.


Whitewater Rafting and Paddling


Even on warm, sunny days, rafters and paddlers must be prepared to deal with cold wa- ter temperatures. The dangers


~ First Facts & Trivia ~


The Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival was designated as the Official Shrimp Festival of North Carolina in 2011.


Over 1 billion pounds of shrimp is consumed each year in the U.S., almost 90% of it from Asia and Central America.


Snails have been eaten as food since at least ancient Roman times. Apicius, the author of the oldest surviving cookbook (1st century B.C - 2 century A.D.) has a recipe for snails in his cookbook.


Restaurants serve about 1 billion snails annually.


increase as water temperatures decrease below normal body temperature (98.6 degrees F).


Parental Supervision Actively supervise children in and around open bodies of water, giving them your undi- vided attention. Do not assume that someone is watching them. Appoint a designated “water watcher,”


taking other adults. turns with Teach children


that swimming in open water is not the same as swimming in a pool: they need to be aware of uneven surfaces, river currents, ocean undertow and changing weather.


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