Stay safe on the water
May 24, 2024
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The river ice has broken up and summer is just around the corner! This is a good time to review some measures you can take
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The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, commonly referred to as YKHC, is a Tribal Organization that administers a comprehensive healthcare delivery system for 58 rural communities in southwest Alaska.
Each of the communities in our service area is home to a federally-recognized Tribe, whose governing council has authorized YKHC to provide health services on behalf of the federal Indian Health Service (IHS).
YKHC’s healthcare delivery system includes community clinics, sub-regional clinics in five of the area’s larger communities, a regional hospital, dental and optometry services, behavioral health services, counseling and treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, health promotion and disease prevention programs, and environmental health services.
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Stay safe on the water!
Be aware of these hazards when boating on the river:
•Currents are the strongest over the deepest part of the channel. Currents are stronger during and immediately following rain; water levels may also rise dramatically during this period. This affects the boats speed and direction. It may overpower the boat. Upstream travel takes more fuel and time. Strong winds against currents and incoming tides can create turbulence.
•Sandbars can form on the inside of a bend, where two rivers join, near river mouths, and where water flow changes from rapid to slow. Sandbars, along with floating or submerged debris and rocks can cause any of the following: grounding, capsizing, being thrown from the boat, and damage to the lower engine, prop, and hull.
•Strainers, also known as sweepers, are obstructions in the water that allow water to pass through (e.g., trees, branches, and fences.) but are known hazards for boaters. These may cause boats to capsize or damage to the lower engine, prop, and hull.
•“Widow makers” are tree trunks extending over the river, near or at high water due to a collapsing riverbank. Be prepared for trees to fall from a bank in front of you, especially when the current is behind you. Widow makers can sweep people out of the boat, hold and trap the boat and/or people, and capsize the boat.
•Watch for floating logs and other debris, especially after floodwaters recede following spring break-up.
•Maintain control of the boat at all times while operating it. Drive at an appropriate speed, enough to maintain steerage, but slow enough to see ahead and respond to unexpected situations. Look ahead and plan your route. Take action in sufficient time, currents can sweep you into hazards. Expect the unexpected, any and all possible hazards.
Find more tips on how to stay safe each time you head out during this boating season on our website at: www.ykhc.org/stay-safe-on-the-water/
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