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!
