With the Memorial Day Weekend upon us, the Lower Colorado River Authority and Travis County Sheriff’s Office are urging visitors to Lake Travis to keep safety as their top priority.
Visitors to the lake should follow simple safety rules such as wearing a life jacket and watching out for hidden hazards.
“Our Lake Patrol Deputies enforce state laws and respond to calls for assistance, but they can’t be everywhere at all times, so it’s vital for lake patrons to do their part to stay safe on the water,” said Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez. “Follow the law, don’t drink and drive, and wear your life jacket.”
LCRA is now in the second year of its Be LakeWise water safety campaign, which recently won the 2023 Community Impact award from the National Safe Boating Council.
“It really comes down to being aware of your surroundings,” said John Hofmann, LCRA executive vice president of Water. “The lakes may look different with each visit, so keep an eye out for objects like trees and rocks below the water surface. The bottoms of the lakes are uneven and can have sudden drop-offs, and you could quickly find yourself in much deeper water than you anticipated.”
Hofmann said visitors should never swim or boat alone. “Keep an eye on your buddies,” Hofmann said. “Watch out for one another in and around the water. It only takes a second for someone to find themselves in trouble.”
