ERIN – The Town of Erin took to X this afternoon to advise residents to stay off the Hillsburgh pond and other nearby bodies of water dues to unsafe ice conditions.
They remind the public the Red Cross recommends ice be at least 15 centimetres or six inches thick for an individual, or 20 centimetres or eight inches for a group.
Residents are being advised to stay off Hillsburgh Pond and other bodies of water as ice conditions are unsafe. The Red Cross recommends that ice should be at least 15 cm (6 inches) thick to carry a person, but if a group of friends is skating, ensure it’s 20 cm, or 8 inches. pic.twitter.com/Ar4ow8RFeX
— Town of Erin (@TownofErin) February 5, 2024
