Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Give A Gift That Could Save Someone’s Life

Christmas is almost here and the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would like to offer a gift idea that could save the life of someone you love.  If your loved one likes to spend time on or around the water, a life jacket is the perfect gift.

The majority of drownings can be directly tied to not wearing a life jacket.  If your loved one will not wear a life jacket because it is too hot and bulky consider one of the new inflatable life jackets. 

Inflatable life jackets offer a comfortable alternative to the familiar traditional life jackets most of us are used to wearing.  Inflatable life jackets come in a variety of styles including belt and suspender types and some styles automatically inflate when a person falls into the water. 

Prices for the new, comfortable, inflatable life jackets range in price from $50 to $135 – a small price to pay to ensure the safety of your loved ones.

Most people don’t expect to fall overboard or have their boat capsize but it happens way too often.  No matter how good a swimmer someone is, if they exceed their abilities and they are not wearing a life jacket their chances of drowning are greatly increased.  A life jacket could save their life. 

So this Christmas remember to purchase the ones you love a present they can live with – a life jacket.

For more Water Safety tips and information, check out the Corps of Engineers National Water Safety Program website and Bobber.com for water safety cartoons and other water safety fun!

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