Pulling your watercraft a few extra feet onto shore could keep Door County Fire Departments closer to home for other emergencies. There has been a significant increase in the number of emergency calls for empty watercrafts this summer, which sends multiple departments into action just in case the situation is more serious than a case of forgetfulness. Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Chief Chris Hecht says people need to get used to having high water.

Hecht recommends writing your name and contact information on your vessel to possibly prevent a multiple agency search and to help you get your property back quicker.