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New Hampshire officials urge people to keep safety in mind over summer

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      THEY REALLY NEED THE PUBLIC TO STEP UP AND PLAY THEIR PART. A MOMENT OF INATTENTION CAN LEAD TO A LIFETIME OF REGRET. A STRICT MESSAGE FROM OFFICIALS HEADING INTO THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR ON THE SEACOAST. AND THAT IS TO BE SAFE AND MAKE SMART DECISIONS ON AND OFF THE ROAD SO EVERYONE CAN MAKE IT HOME TO THEIR LOVED ONES THIS SUMMER. AS OF THIS TIME IN 2020, FIVE, HIGHWAY FATALITIES ARE ALREADY UP 6% HIGHER THAN THEY WERE AT THIS SAME TIME LAST YEAR. A NEW SAFETY CAMPAIGN FROM STATE POLICE AND THE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY TO THINK AND DRIVE 603, ASKING DRIVERS TO BE SOBER BEHIND THE WHEEL, SLOW DOWN AND PUT AWAY ALL DISTRACTIONS. THE REALITY IS THAT THESE BEHAVIORS ARE CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATHS ON OUR ROADWAYS HERE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. AT HAMPTON, THEY’RE REMINDING PEOPLE THAT THERE IS NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE BEACH. AND YOU WILL NOTICE AN INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE THIS YEAR ON AND OFF THE BEACH. LAST YEAR, POLICE MAKING ABOUT 1000 MORE STOPS COMPARED TO THE YEAR PRIOR. YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE MORE OF OUR OFFICERS OUT THERE ON THE STREET, CONTINUING TO ENFORCE SAFETY. SAFETY RULES ON OUR ROADWAYS. IF YOU’RE HEADING INTO THE WOODS, GO IN WITH A PLAN AND KNOW THE RECENT RAIN WE’VE HAD IS MAKING BROOKS AND STREAMS FLOW FASTER. IF YOU’RE HEADING TO THE WATER, KNOW IT’S STILL COLD AND HYPOTHERMIA CAN SET IN QUICKLY AND ALWAYS HAVE A LIFE VEST ON. IT’S A SMALL PIECE OF EQUIPMENT THAT CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE. WE SEE IT TIME AND TIME AGAIN. AND AGAIN THEY SAY EVERYBODY PLAYS A ROLE HERE. SO IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. AND IF YOU HAVE TO CALL 911, THEY SAY THAT CAN BE STRESSFUL. SO JUST STAY CALM AND GIVE AS MUCH DETAIL AS YOU CAN ABOUT WHAT IT IS YOU’RE SEEING. THEY SAID REALLY, IT’S ALL ABOUT JUST ENJOYING WHAT NEW HAMPSHIRE HAS TO OFFER, BUT DOING SO SAFELY AND KEE
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      Updated: 5:28 PM EDT Jun 13, 2025
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      New Hampshire officials urge people to keep safety in mind over summer
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      Updated: 5:28 PM EDT Jun 13, 2025
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      Summer officially begins in one week, and safety officials said Friday they want to make sure everyone in New Hampshire has a safe season.Tens of thousands of people from all over the world flock to Hampton Beach in the summer to enjoy the sea, the strip and the many events that take place, such as the sand sculpture contest that's underway now.Officials said Friday that they want people to keep safety in mind. "A moment of inattention can lead to a lifetime of regret," said New Hampshire State Police Lt. Chris Storm.They reminded people that no alcohol is allowed on the beach, and driving under the influence or while distracted will not be tolerated."Highway fatalities are already up 6% higher than they were at the same time last year," said Executive Councilor Janet Stevens.Hampton police said they made about 1,000 more stops last year compared to the year before."You can expect to see more of our officers out there on the street continuing to enforce safety rules on our roadways," said Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno.If you're heading into the woods, go in with a plan and remember that the recent rainfall means that brooks and streams are flowing faster. Anyone on or in the water should wear a life vest, officials said.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<"It's a small piece of equipment that can save your life," said Fish and Game Capt. Michael Eastman. "We see it time and time again."Safety officials also urged people to report anything unusual and call 911 in an emergency."We need paramedics. We need firefighters. We need police officers. We need a giant team," said Robert Quinn, commissioner of the Department of Safety. "But most importantly, what we need to keep New Hampshire safe – and when we're dealing with 50,000, 60,000, 70,000 people that are coming here – we need the public to help us. They can't do it alone. So oftentimes, people say, 'I don't want to bother you,' but if you do have information, if you see something, work with us."Warmer weather also marks the start of construction season, which is already underway. Officials reminded people of New Hampshire's "move over" law, which requires drivers to move over into another lane, if it's safe to do so, when they see emergency lights.

      Summer officially begins in one week, and safety officials said Friday they want to make sure everyone in New Hampshire has a safe season.

      Tens of thousands of people from all over the world flock to Hampton Beach in the summer to enjoy the sea, the strip and the many events that take place, such as the sand sculpture contest that's underway now.

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      Officials said Friday that they want people to keep safety in mind.

      "A moment of inattention can lead to a lifetime of regret," said New Hampshire State Police Lt. Chris Storm.

      They reminded people that no alcohol is allowed on the beach, and driving under the influence or while distracted will not be tolerated.

      "Highway fatalities are already up 6% higher than they were at the same time last year," said Executive Councilor Janet Stevens.

      Hampton police said they made about 1,000 more stops last year compared to the year before.

      "You can expect to see more of our officers out there on the street continuing to enforce safety rules on our roadways," said Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno.

      If you're heading into the woods, go in with a plan and remember that the recent rainfall means that brooks and streams are flowing faster. Anyone on or in the water should wear a life vest, officials said.

      >> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play <<

      "It's a small piece of equipment that can save your life," said Fish and Game Capt. Michael Eastman. "We see it time and time again."

      Safety officials also urged people to report anything unusual and call 911 in an emergency.

      "We need paramedics. We need firefighters. We need police officers. We need a giant team," said Robert Quinn, commissioner of the Department of Safety. "But most importantly, what we need to keep New Hampshire safe – and when we're dealing with 50,000, 60,000, 70,000 people that are coming here – we need the public to help us. They can't do it alone. So oftentimes, people say, 'I don't want to bother you,' but if you do have information, if you see something, work with us."

      Warmer weather also marks the start of construction season, which is already underway. Officials reminded people of New Hampshire's "move over" law, which requires drivers to move over into another lane, if it's safe to do so, when they see emergency lights.