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The Slough Naming Project is a project funded and maintained by the Lake Jordan HOBO Association. Established in 2016, the purpose is to aid residents, emergency responders and other boaters to locate sites on the lake. Similar to informational signs along the highway, Lake Jordan HOBO installed high visibility/reflective signs that are mounted at the entrance to the cove or slough so they are viewable by responders and boaters coming from one of the three major boat launches on Lake Jordan.
In 2016, Lake Jordan HOBO met with residents in each of the 12 HOBO areas to identify, name and provided signage to over 50 major sloughs and coves on Lake Jordan. Originally, 52 locations were identified and marked. Over 54 locations are currently included in the Slough Naming Project. Lake Jordan HOBO, along with Shorelines Alabama Power, provided maps to the Sheriff’s Department, 911 Dispatch, Alabama Marine Police, Fire Departments servicing the lake areas and to rescue organizations that often have critical lifesaving operations on the water. Members can obtain Slough Naming Maps at our quarterly meetings or available online art: LINK ON WEBSITE HOBO Area Representatives are now urging residents to know the name of the slough or cove in which they live and assure family members are aware of how to report emergencies accurately to the 911 operator. Residents and visitors to Lake Jordan can get additional information concerning the lake by visiting our website at: www.lakejordanhobo.org | ||
As previously seen in the Wetumpka Herald newspaper:
Lake Jordan Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBOs) Aiding Safety on Reservoir and Coosa River
Those of us who go boating on an unfamiliar lake or river often find it difficult to know our location and how to get to a residence or landing. If you are an emergency responder trying to locate a boating accident or other incident on the lake, it is critical to know the area of the water you must locate to provide lifesaving aid and assistance.
The Lake Jordan HOBO leadership has started a project that gives names to major sloughs and coves on their lake. The HOBO membership approved a project in mid-2016 that resulted in their Area Representatives to work with their neighbors to name those inlets. They identified 52 locations where signs should be placed to aid residents, emergency responders and other boaters to locate sites on the lake from Walter Bouldin dam and the way up the river into Coosa County south of Lake Mitchell dam.
The signs and metal posts have been procured and installation has begun with completion of all sign placements by the end of May. The signs are mounted at the entrance to the cove or slough so they are viewable by responders and boaters coming from one of the three major boat launches on Lake Jordan.
Lake Jordan HOBO is heading the project and expects to have maps of the lake/reservoir with sign locations printed for distribution in late May or early June. Maps will be provided to the Sheriff’s Department, 911 Dispatch, Alabama Marine Police, Fire Departments servicing the lake areas and to rescue organizations that often have critical lifesaving operations on the water. Copies of the map will also be given to each member of the HOBO organization.
HOBO Area Representatives are now urging residents to know the name of the slough or cove in which they live and assure family members are aware of how to report emergencies accurately to the 911 operator.
www.lakejordanhobo.org.
Lake Jordan Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBOs) Aiding Safety on Reservoir and Coosa River
Those of us who go boating on an unfamiliar lake or river often find it difficult to know our location and how to get to a residence or landing. If you are an emergency responder trying to locate a boating accident or other incident on the lake, it is critical to know the area of the water you must locate to provide lifesaving aid and assistance.
The Lake Jordan HOBO leadership has started a project that gives names to major sloughs and coves on their lake. The HOBO membership approved a project in mid-2016 that resulted in their Area Representatives to work with their neighbors to name those inlets. They identified 52 locations where signs should be placed to aid residents, emergency responders and other boaters to locate sites on the lake from Walter Bouldin dam and the way up the river into Coosa County south of Lake Mitchell dam.
The signs and metal posts have been procured and installation has begun with completion of all sign placements by the end of May. The signs are mounted at the entrance to the cove or slough so they are viewable by responders and boaters coming from one of the three major boat launches on Lake Jordan.
Lake Jordan HOBO is heading the project and expects to have maps of the lake/reservoir with sign locations printed for distribution in late May or early June. Maps will be provided to the Sheriff’s Department, 911 Dispatch, Alabama Marine Police, Fire Departments servicing the lake areas and to rescue organizations that often have critical lifesaving operations on the water. Copies of the map will also be given to each member of the HOBO organization.
HOBO Area Representatives are now urging residents to know the name of the slough or cove in which they live and assure family members are aware of how to report emergencies accurately to the 911 operator.
www.lakejordanhobo.org.