Trumbull Reminds Residents To Stay Safe On The Ice This Winter

Information via the town of Trumbull

TRUMBULL, CT — With cold temperatures and even snow in the forecast this month, town officials remind residents to stay safe on the ice this winter.

In a reminder posted to the town website, officials urged residents to always implement the buddy system and never go out on the ice alone.

"Newly formed ice of the proper thickness is always stronger than older ice that has refrozen," the post reads. "Do not skate where you see water. Stay away from any cracks and melting ice."

Residents are also urged to clear debris, such as sticks and rocks, off the ice.

According to town officials, it takes 5 inches of ice for a small group to safely spread out on the ice and skate.

Transparent blue or black lake ice is considered the safest. Residents should stay off of white or gray ice, according to town officials.

"We trust that residents will always use caution when playing on [or] around frozen lakes," the post reads.

More information is available here.