Coast Guard Auxiliary Works With Corps of Engineers To Keep The Public Safe

As flood waters continue to rise the Army Corps of Engineers has asked the Coast Guard Auxiliary to help them with public safety support around Saylorville Lake. Starting Monday, Coast Guard Auxilarists will support Army Corps of Engineers staff to help make the public aware of the dangers of the high water around the lake and to advise them to stay out for their own safety.

Due to the high water event, Saylorville Lake's public areas will be closed due to the dangers that the high water will create. Coast Guard Auxilarists will be stationed around the lake to help encourage the public to stay away due to the dangers that they may not be aware of.

Like many flooding events the rapidly rising waters, strong current and substantial ice still on the lake pose a significant danger to the public. For information on the current conditions at Saylorville Lake go to: http://www2.mvr.usace.army.mil/WaterControl/new/layout.cfm