How you can prevent accidents during the holiday weekend [Video]

As you hit the water for the Memorial Day weekend, you’ll notice a heavy law enforcement presence on Lay Lake.Starting the holiday weekend, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office’s marine units will be patrolling there. They’ll continue working on the water seven days a week, 12 hours a day until Labor Day.In addition to patrolling, the sheriff’s office and the Alabama Department of Public Health are passing along safety reminders:Kids should always wear a life jacket in open bodies of water Weaker swimmers may also need a life jacket in the pool Never dive into water if you don’t know how deep it is Never get behind the wheel of a boat if you’ve been drinking”We want everybody to have a good time on the water, but alcohol doesn’t always mix well with that, especially if you’re driving the boat,” Lt. Nathan Kendrick said. “In Alabama, the laws are the same …