Additional Resources for Staying Safe on the ice
Checking for ice thickness
NH Fish and Game Dept - Stay Safe on the Ice - Important points to consider when venturing out onto the ice.
How to check if ice is safe for skating - 14 min video of skater going up to a lake at beginning of season and demonstrating how to assess ice thickness using a ski pole.
Know Before You Go - 2 min, Indiana Parks and Recreation video on important equipment and recommendations for ice thickness for safe use and key steps to self-rescue.
Self Rescue - Individual demonstrates key steps in performing a self-rescue.
Ice safety Presentation - Lebanon and Enfield Fire Department 3/6/21
Ice Safety and Rescue - Presentation by Lebanon and Enfield Fire Departments - 3/6/21
Ice safety websites
NH Wild Life Website - Ice Safety
LakeIce.com An informative website for recreational use of frozen lakes and ponds.