Safety

In an emergency dial: 911 or call Sarpy County Sheriff: 402.593.4111

Other numbers:

Animal Control 402.339.5355

Nebraska Games and Park Commission 402.595.2144

Guiding Principles of Water Safety on

Hanson’s Lake #3

PROTECT YOURSELF: Avoid dangerous situations on the lake (reckless drivers, swimming too far away from shore, etc.), limit alcohol consumption (protects from dehydration and poor decision making), and use common sense (when in doubt about safety, DON’T).

PROTECT YOUR GUESTS: Make sure everyone on the lake knows Nebraska state laws (use the 2020 Boaters Guide), Hanson’s Lake #3 Safety Rules (available online from Hanson’s Lake #3 website), and observe your guests behavior (make sure children don't swim unattended, stay close to shore, and don't drive too fast near other boats, jet skis, skiers/tubers, have life jackets available for all of your guests, etc).

PROTECT YOUR NEIGHBORS: Don't create a wake when inappropriate (during high water, in the channel), clean off your boat before putting it in the water (clean off zebra mussels and other invasive species), and help if you hear someone calling in distress (call 911 if an emergency, otherwise lend a hand as you are able).

SAFETY UPDATE:

****New requirements for operating a motor boat or personal watercraft. Anyone 14 to 35 years old MUST have passed a Nebraska boating safety course. Please let ALL of your guests and family know of this requirement. *****

  • Nebraska Game & Parks Boating Guide

    • Information for: Requirements Rules Boating Waters

      • (Page 3)

      • WHO MAY OPERATE A MOTORBOAT

      • Anyone operating a motorboat or personal watercraft in Nebraska, born after Dec. 31, 1985, must be at least 14 years of age and they must have successfully completed the Nebraska boating safety course and are in possession of a valid certificate card.

      • (Page 6)

      • BOATER EDUCATION

      • Requirement – Boater education is open to anyone at least 14 years of age, but anyone born after Dec. 31, 1985, who operates a motorboat or personal watercraft in Nebraska must have successfully completed the Nebraska boating safety course.

      • • Options – Boaters have two options to fulfill the boater education requirement:

      • • Attend a six-hour Nebraska boating safety course with a proctored exam.

      • • Request class materials for home study, then attend a three-hour Nebraska boating safety course review with a proctored exam. Study materials may be downloaded from BoatSafeNebraska.org.

      • Exam – Seventy-five percent of the answers must be correct to pass the proctored exam.

      • Where to Find Classes – Visit BoatSafeNebraska.org to view a schedule.