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Safety for All Seasons
Be A Hunter, Not A Statistic
Expect the unexpected! Always practice safe hunting. Before you set foot in the field make sure you have all the proper safety equipment and double check to ensure it is in safe working order. When hunting from a tree stand you should always wear a harness and #stayconnected.
Col. Hannan & Bobber the Water Safety Dog complete the #VestBumpChallenge
Please Wear It is asking visitors nationwide to take part in their #VestBumpChallenge. We captured our District Commander, Col. Hannan, with Bobber the Water Safety Dog taking the challenge! Watch the video below. Life jackets save lives. Help spread the word, have fun and take the challenge! #VestBumpChallenge!
The Right Boat for the Conditions
Most kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders are designed for use on protected waters and moderate currents. Know your limits!
NASBLA Safer Paddling Series
Life Jackets Worn...No Body Mourns
Life jackets save lives. 85% of all drowning victims were not wearing life jackets.
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Ride Safe, Have More Fun
Wear safety equipment, such as helmets, gloves, and other off road vehicle protective gear.
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Patrolling on the Water
Corps of Engineers park rangers regularly patrol the water checking for proper life jacket wear, required safety equipment, and safe boater operations.
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Kansas City District Water Safety Team 816-389-3939 CENWK-PA@usace.army.milCENWK-PA@usace.army.mil
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Man Overboard PSA
While you are boating a tragic fall overboard can happen unexpectedly and you could drown leaving your kids or grandkids alone to take care of themselves. Don’t let their last memory of you be a tragic one. Please share this emotionally powerful video.
Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns. Learn more at PleaseWearIt.com
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Man Overboard PSA
While you are boating a tragic fall overboard can happen unexpectedly and you could drown leaving your kids or grandkids alone to take care of themselves. Don’t let their last memory of you be a tragic one. Please share this emotionally powerful video. Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns. Learn more at PleaseWearIt.com
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Inflatable Life Jackets: Everything You Need To Know (9 min)
Everyone who owns or would like to own an inflatable life jacket needs to watch this 9-minute video to learn all about care and maintenance of them. Proper care and maintenance will help ensure that your inflatable life jacket works when you need it.
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Life Jackets Worn...Nobody Mourns Campaign PSA (30 seconds)
Even you can drown if you don't wear a life jacket. The Life Jackets Worn...Nobody Mourns campaign provides tips and resources to help ensure you return home safely from all your days of fun in and on the water. We asked people why they always wear their life jacket and these are some of their awesome responses. Follow "Please Wear It" on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and visit PleaseWearIt.com to get the full benefits of what the Life Jackets Worn...Nobody Mourns campaign has to offer you.