Ice Facts
What should you always think about ice before stepping on it?
Assume no ice is safe?
What tool makes a hole in the ice so you can check it?
Ice auger
Name one thing to wear to stay warm on the ice
Warm clothes, layers
What should you try not to do if you fall through the ice?
Don't panic! (stay calm)
What rule says you should always have a friend with you on the ice?
Buddy system/never go alone
Why might ice that looks strong still be dangerous?
Looks can fool you; ice can change and look solid but be weak.
What do you use to measure how thick the ice is?
What should you wear on your feet to keep them dry?
Waterproof boots
When you fall in, spread your arms on what to help you get back out?
Solid ice (unbroken ice)
Who should you tell before you go onto the ice?
Tell an adult where you are going and when you will come back
Name one sign that ice might be week.
Dark or discolored ice; cracks or holes; ice that sounds hollow; ice near moving water.
Where should you first make a hole to test the ice?
Near the shore
What should you wear to help you float if you fall in the water?
Life jacket or personal floatation device (PFD)
What should you do with your feet to help get back onto the ice?
Kick your feet
What are the three steps to helping someone who fell through the ice?
Reach, throw, go
How thick should ice be for walking or ice fishing alone?
4 inches
Why should you make more holes as you move farther from shore?
To see if the ice gets thinner or thicker; ice can change
What small tools can help you pull yourself out if you fall through the ice?
Ice picks
After you get out of the hole, what should you do so the ice does not break again?
Roll away from the hole
If you cannot reach or throw something to help someone who fell in, what should you do?
Call 911 and do NOT go on the ice yourself
How thick should ice be before you put a car on it?
8-12 inches
Put these steps in order: measure the ice, drill a hole, drill more holes father out
Drill a hole near shore, measure the ice, drill more holes as you go farther out
Name three items the guide suggests wear for safety.
Warm clothes (layers), waterproof boots, life jacket/PFD, ice picks
How can ice picks help if you fall through?
Use them to grip the ice and pull yourself out
Why should you not run onto the ice to save someone unless it is safe?
You might fall in too and become another person who needs help.