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CLEARLAKE – On Saturday, May 15, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 8-8 of Lake County held their annual free life jacket giveaway for Lake County children.
The event was held in front of Wal-Mart's in Clearlake, and made possible by a grant from Wal-Mart for purchase of the life jackets.
Ten flotilla members registered, weighed, sized and fitted 80 life jackets and instructed the parents the proper way for wearing the life jackets.
Instructions were given on water safety and especially on child safety in case of emergency while in a boat out on the water.
By noon, all of the life jackets had been given away and the booth was closed.
Flotilla members received many thanks from grateful parents and guardians.
National Safe Boating Week is May 22 through May 28 and Flotilla 8-8 is dedicated to promoting safe boating and encourages everyone to wear their life jackets while on the water and adopt the slogan “WEAR IT!”
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LAKE COUNTY – U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Lake County Flotilla 88 has been awarded a community grant from the Clearlake WalMart store.
The grant will be used for a “Children’s Lifejacket Project.”
This will be the sixth year Walmart has supported the Lifejacket Project.
On Saturday, May 15, starting at 10 a.m., children 12 and under and up to 90 pounds accompanied by a parent or guardian will be fitted and all will be educated in the proper use and care of the lifejacket. Lifejackets are free and supplies are limited.
Flotilla 88 has once again invited their public safety partners from Cal Fire and the California Highway Patrol.
Cal Fire will have information on family and home fire safety and CHP will set up a courtesy child car seat safety check booth.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian volunteer arm of the U.S. Coast Guard. The mission of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is recreational boating safety.
For more information on the Coast Guard Auxiliary contact the Flotilla at 707-513-5122.
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