The Thunder Bay District Health Unit plays a lead role on the
Snowmobile, ATV, Vessel Education (SAVE) Committee
The SAVE Committee Partners
Thunder Bay Park Planning
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Ontario Provincial Police
S.T.O.P. Program (Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol)
Superior North E.M.S.
TBAT (Thunder Bay Adventure Trails Snowmobile Club)
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Thunder Bay Police Service
And other local community partners |
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The SAVE Committee Mandate
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To promote awareness, education and enforcement of safe ATVing, boating and snowmobiling throughout Northwestern Ontario, thus reducing injuries and fatalities while operating recreational vehicles
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To promote the operation of recreation vehicles in an environmentally friendly manner
The SAVE Committee Strategy
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Working with community partners in Northwestern Ontario to promote safe operation of ATV’s, boats and snowmobiles
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Reducing/preventing collisions and injuries related to ATV, boat and sled use
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Changing the image of such use so that operating a recreation vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs is socially unacceptable
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Supporting safety laws, policies and enhanced enforcement
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Educating the public on the proper ATV size according to the age and size of a child operator
For more information about the SAVE Committee or to get involved, contact:
Judi Marton, Public Health Nurse
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
(807) 625-8848
The majority of injuries are predictable and preventable.
Safety is no accident!