Safety

ROADS

The roads around Lake Waramaug have been designated as "State Scenic Roads," acknowledging their unique beauty. Respect the speed limit, which is 25 mph, except on Route 45. The roads can be narrow, with reduced sight lines around curves and, most importantly, active with walkers, campers, bikers and children. Please drive even slower around areas with children and recreational users.

Trim roadside vegetation on Lake roads to eliminate outcroppings, maintain sightlines and enhance road safety. This benefits the Lake as well, since the Department of Transportation will spray chemical herbicide on roadside growth, which is not desirable (even though they assert it will not harm the Lake).

PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION

Address identification for emergency personnel is required in Washington and recommended in the other towns. Ambulance, fire and police services need to quickly find your home, so place your clearly visible street number on an object close to the road.

Place owner identification for docks, boats and small watercraft which may be set adrift by storms or other events (as happens every season). Please mark your name and address or phone number in a conspicuous place.

YOUTH PATROL

Shepaug Youth Patrol has been organized by the Washington Police during the summer months. These teens on bicycles enhance existing police efforts by providing trained young people to assist in patrolling areas and public events. This provides participants with an opportunity to serve the community, to develop and use leadership skills and to provide a significant service. The Association has assisted in this project by providing part of the funding needed for specialized bicycles, radio equipment and uniforms. Please welcome the Youth Patrol and police officers on bicycles at the Lake this summer and thank them for their service.

SEARCH & RESCUE AIRBOAT

Members of the Association contributed to the acquisition of an Airboat to assist in emergency situations on the Lake. Although the Airboat has a special muffler, it will be noisy during its brief and hopefully infrequent use and training sessions. The Airboat will be stored in the Boat Storage Building at the Washington Boat Ramp during the winter season.

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