NMMA partners with local sheriff department to distribute free life jackets and promote water safety
by National Marine Manufacturers Association 30 Jul 2024 09:25 PDT
NMMA partners with local sheriff department to distribute free life jackets and promote water safety © National Marine Manufacturers Association
On Friday July 19, NMMA joined the Isanti County Sheriff, Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA), and Onyx Outdoor to distribute free life jackets at the Isanti, Minnesota County Fair. Over 150 free life jackets in youth and adult sizes were given to residents with help from State Senator Mark Koran, State Representative Brian Johnson, Sheriff Wayne Seiberlich and others to help promote water safety and highlight the critical role life jackets play in water safety.
State Senator Mark Koran emphasized the importance of water safety, stating, "Ensuring our residents, especially children, have access to life jackets is crucial in preventing tragic accidents on our lakes and rivers. Water safety should be a top priority for all Minnesotans."
Minnesota law requires children under 10 years of age to wear a life jacket when a vessel is under way. Unfortunately, drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, especially among children. Properly fitting life jackets significantly reduce the risk of drowning. This event series hosted by NMMA aims to raise awareness about water safety and provide essential safety gear to those headed onto the water this summer.
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