Water safety is about saving lives.
1998 thru 2011, There were 260 water related fatalities.
Link to water related fatality information
Forget your lifejacket? Borrow one from us . . . . FREE!!
At most Corps lakes you can find a life jacket loaner station.
Borrowing a jacket is EASY.
- Locate the loaner board
- Find the right size
- Wear it
- Return it
It might just save a life!
Water Safety Events:
** Always wear your life jacket when in and around the water
Life Jacket Tips:
- Only use Coast Guard approved life jackets.
- Ensure life jacket fits properly.
- Ensure life jacket is in good condition with no tears, broken buckles or mildew spots.
- Let kids pick their own life jacket - they are more apt to wear something they feel looks good and is comfortable.
Prevention Tips:
- Keep a life jacket on yourself and your children when in a boat, in the water, or on the shoreline
- Avoid alcohol while boating and swimming (If not, always designate a non-drinker to operate the boat, as well as, someone to watch any children in your group.)
- Teach children to ask & receive permission prior to entering the water
- Keep a watchful eye on all children as they play in or near the water (even if they wear a life jacket)
- Obey boating rules when operating any vessel on the lake - this includes personal watercraft
- Use caution when launching a boat
- Do not dive into a lake -- whether from a boat, a bridge, or cliffs. Hitting submerged hazards and impacting the water from extreme heights potentially can be fatal.
These water safety "rules" are some of the simplest things we can do to make a trip to the lake safe and enjoyable for everybody.