1. Get the person out of the water or weather as quickly as possible.
2. Replace wet clothing with dry. Wrap the person in blankets to warm them slowly.
3. Handle hypothermia victims gently and do not give anything by mouth if they are unconscious. Never give alcohol to a hypothermia victim.
4. Get medical help as soon as possible.

COLD WATER SURVIVAL

• Wear a life jacket.
• If you know you are about to fall into cold water, cover your mouth and nose with your hands so you don't inhale water.
• Do not remove your clothing.
• Get back into or climb on top of the boat.
• If you can't get out of the water and shore is too far, get into the Heat Escape Lessening Posture (HELP).

It is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Alcohol is prohibited on land and water at all state parks and at most U.S. Army Corps of Engineer projects. Pre-arrest breath tests can be used by offi cers to determine the probability that a boat operator is under the influence. A blood alcohol content of 0.08% or more is considered to be over the legal limit (0.02% blood alcohol content for minors). Fines, imprisonment, and the loss of boating privileges for up to one year can be imposed if convicted.