Oklahoma Highway Patrol Working To Prevent Drunk, Impaired Boating On Fourth Of July Weekend

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and State Health Department shared safety tips for the holiday weekend.

Saturday, July 1st 2023, 10:16 pm

By: News 9


Thousands of people are celebrating the Fourth of July weekend on the lake setting off fireworks.

This year, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is participating in Operation Dry Water, working to stop drunk or impaired boating.

OHP says alcohol is the leading cause of boating fatalities, and that the department has had three arrests in the last week for people boating under the influence.

The State Health Department also released a few safety reminders for the holiday weekend.

  1. Children should watch fireworks from a safe distance
  2. Always have a bucket of water at the ready in case of a fire
  3. Never point or throw fireworks toward anyone or anything
  4. Properly dispose of fireworks by wetting them down, placing them in metal trash can

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