The Warren County Swiftwater Rescue Team is now established in Warren County. It will be our job to respond to all water-related emergencies in the county. The most important aspect of our job will be to prevent water-related accidents before they occur. One of the best means of preventing accidents is to educate the public.
Spring is just around the corner.
Melting snow and spring rains will bring our rivers and creeks to full capacity. Many residents in the county must cross these rivers and creeks to reach home. Some residents may choose to make these crossings even though a bridge or roadway may be flooded. Hundreds of people die each year across the country as a result of this decision. Two feet of moving water is enough to displace the weight of a vehicle and sweep it downstream.