ODNR installs life jacket loaner stations at state parks

Hampden County Sheriffs Office launches 'Life Jacket Loaner Program' to prevent tragedies in our region's waterways

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) - As the search continues for a missing canoeist on the Connecticut River near Holyoke, the Hampden County Sheriff's Office launched a new program to prevent further tragedies. The sheriff's office launched a new 'Life Jacket Loaner' program. It aims to provide life jackets for those who may not have them readily available while out on the water. As we gear up for summer activities on the water, the Hampden County Sher…

ODNR installs life jacket loaner stations at state parks

This is just in time for the holiday weekend.

Knox County Sheriff's Office offers life jacket loaner program

MOUNT VERNON — As the community gears up for the summer boating season, the Knox County Sheriff's Office and the Sea Tow Foundation™ are excited to remind boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets while on the water. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable boating experience, the Knox County Sheriff's Office stocked its […] The post Knox County Sheriff’s Office offers life jacket loaner program appeared first on Knox Pages - Knox County N…

Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin launches life jacket loaner station at Oconee River Greenway - 41NBC News

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin has launched a new Life Jacket Loaner Station at the Oconee River Greenway Park to help prevent drownings and promote water safety for families visiting the river. Thomas Goss, the Chief Operating Officer at Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin spoke about the importance of this project. “If we just stop one drowning or prevent one drowning, then we fee…

Life jacket loaner program keeps kids safe

By Dan Armitage Marinas, waterfront restaurants, boat clubs, and other businesses wanting to impact boating safety here in Ohio and elsewhere can apply now to become a BoatUS Foundation Kid’s Life Jacket Loaner program site. Supported by BoatUS member donations, the program offers a simple way to help children and young adults get the right-sized life jackets when boating, sailing, or fishing for the day or weekend. “Sometimes boaters may not ha…

ODNR Installs Life Jacket Loaner Station at Deer Creek State Park and 31 Other Parks to Boost Water Safety

PICKAWAY COUNTY, OH — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft has launched a significant safety initiative, installing life jacket loaner stations at 32 Ohio state parks, including Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway County, as announced on Thursday, May 22, 20