HAMPTON, N.H. – Today, New Hampshire Department of Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn was joined by Executive Councilor Janet Stevens and members of the Hampton police and fire departments, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, State Beach Patrol, State Police, Fish and Game, the Department of Transportation, New Hampshire 911, and State Liquor Enforcement, to discuss public safety preparations for the summer season, which officially begins Sunday, June 21, at 4:24 a.m. ET.
Officials discussed initiatives to ensure the safety of all residents and visitors while driving, boating, swimming, or exploring the Granite State. They also provided updates on changes in seasonal operations and currently available resources.
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS & REMINDERS:
Through initiatives funded by the Office of Highway Safety, increased law enforcement patrols will be deployed throughout the state to enforce all traffic safety laws, with a focus on impairment, speed, and distraction.
• Alcohol is not permitted on Hampton Beach. Fireworks are unlawful in the town of Hampton.
• Children under the age of 13 are required to always wear a United States Coast Guard-approved lifejacket while underway on a boat. It is good practice for everyone on board to wear one.
• Pay extra attention and watch for workers while driving through construction zones.
• Granite State residents can sign up for NHAlerts to receive public safety notifications.
• If hiking, dress for the weather appropriately and leave a written plan with a friend or loved one.
• In the event of an emergency, contact 9-1-1 immediately. Call if you can, and text if you can’t.
