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DWR issues advisory as tropical storm is forecast to bring flooding, heavy rain

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August 5, 2020
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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) issued an advisory to recreational boaters, urging them to use extreme caution this week as the National Weather Service has issued Flood Warnings in several locations throughout Virginia due to tropical storm Isaias.

Department of Wildlife Resources Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) have responded to and worked several boating incidents that have resulted in fatalities and injuries to boaters who have attempted to navigate waters that were affected by heavy rains.

Navigating rivers in these conditions can be hazardous due to significantly higher than normal water levels and trash and other debris that could be floating on the surface or just below the waterline. “Disregarding safety messages and attempting to boat on rising or flooded waters not only puts the boaters at risk, but also our CPOs and other first responders that are called to rescue them,” said Major Scott Naff with DWR’s Conservation Police. Major Naff also urges the boating public to heed safety warnings and check conditions before they attempt to launch.

If you are a canoer, kayaker or other recreational boater and chose to launch on any river, the DWR recommends:

Think before you go. Always check local river conditions. A resource for this is the American Whitewaterwebsite: https://www.americanwhitewater.org

Check y our local forecast. Pop-up storms can cause flash flooding and water levels can change drastically and quickly.

Check the River and Lake conditions with the National Weather Service (Blacksburg office: https://www.weather.gov/rnk/).

Be aware that it is possible that high water will force the temporary closing of some boat ramps.

Have a good plan and share y our plan with someone who knows where you will be and when to expect your return.

Make sure you have the proper equipment on board and that you wear a properly sized and fitted life jacket. Remember that life jackets do save lives.

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