CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County will hold its annual complimentary life jacket giveaway for children on Sunday, May 21.

The giveaway will start at 9:30 a.m. at the Redbud Park gazebo in Clearlake.

This life jacket giveaway is a project made possible by a grant from the local Walmart in Clearlake. 

The event will include the weighing, fitting and distribution of the jackets for children 12 years of age or younger.

A parent or guardian must accompany the child and complete an information slip to be eligible to receive the free life jacket.

The event will end at 1 p.m. or whenever the supply of life jackets are gone.

On the same day, the flotilla will also hold a complimentary vessel safety check for boat owners and will be held at the Redbud Marina staring s 9:30 a.m.

Boats can be on a trailer or in the water at the docks. This vessel safety check is free of charge and takes only a few minutes to complete.

Redbud Park and Marina is located at 14655 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

Flotilla 8-8 encourages boat owners and especially those with children to stay safe on the water by utilizing these complimentary services offered. Play it safe and wear your life jacket.