MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Before heading out on your next boating adventure, make sure you remember these important boating safety tips.

Make sure there is one personal floating device per person riding in the boat.

Make sure that personal floating device is the correct size and that it is readily accessible in case of emergencies.

Before starting your boat, check for fuel smells and make sure that you run the ventilation blower.

Make sure you have a type B fire extinguisher on board at all times.