Burnsville Fire Chief Issues Ice Advisory
Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann has asked residents to take special care on the ice this winter as temperatures fluctuate up and down.
Word to the wise: There is no safe ice. As of Feb. 4, three Minnesotans had already died as a result of crashing through weak ice. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on average, about four people died on ice during the winters from 2001 to 2011, the latest statistics available. In light of the circumstances, Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann has written up a few tips for residents. • What is Safe Ice? "There’s no such thing. You should never stand or drive on ice without being ready to react if it gives way." Jungmann wrote. • What should you do if you fall through? "You’ll hear a warning crack, probably. Try not to gasp if you fall; it causes you to inhale water. Turn back in the direction you came from and …
