The recommended minimum depth for activities on new, clear, hard ice is:

Ice Depth	Activity
7 cm (3 in) or less	STAY OFF
10cm (4 in)	ice fishing, walking, cross country skiing
12cm (5 in)	one snowmobile or ATV
20-30cm (8-12 in)	one car or small pickup
30-38cm (12-15 in)	one medium truck (pickup or van)

• Do not panic. Your clothing will trap air and keep you buoyant.
  
• Turn towards the direction you came from and place your hands and arms flat on the unbroken surface.
  
• Kick your feet and try to push yourself up on top of the unbroken ice on your stomach, like a seal.
  
• Once you are lying on the ice, don’t stand up. Roll away from the break until you are on solid ice.

• Stay calm and think out a solution.
  
• Don't run up to the hole. You might break through and then you’ll both need help.
  
• Use an item to throw or extend to your friend to pull them out of the water – if you don’t have a rope, improvise with items such as jumper cables, skis, etc.
  
• If you can't rescue your buddy immediately, call 911 on a cell phone.