This Newsblast is sent to you by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) National Operations Center for Water Safety and the Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation (The Corps Foundation).
Happy New Year from The Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns Campaign!
One way to ensure that you have a great year is to wear a life jacket on all your water adventures and ask everyone with you to wear theirs too.
If you fall into cold water you must try not to panic and catch your breath in the first minute. You only have ten minutes of meaningful movement for self-rescue. Hypothermia does not occur right away it takes approximately one hour to occur. Wearing a properly-fitted life jacket increases your chances of survival so #PleaseWearIt.
Want to Know the Truths About The Ways of Water?
Check out our blog that explains underwater blackouts and a few truths about the ways of water that you need to know in order to prevent drownings.
Want to learn more? Our blogs have valuable information that will equip you with the resources you need to be safe in and around the water.
Enter the Water Recreation Winter Giveaway!
Send us a picture of yourself (adults only) wearing your life jacket and tell us why you wear it.
All qualified entrants will receive a free long-sleeve Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns campaign t-shirt (while supplies last) and will be entered into a giveaway for an XL float coat (multiple winners)!
*Contest Ends 02/28/23 at 11:59PM EST
2023 Life Jacket Video Contest has Launched!
You could win up to $8,000! Create a 55- and/or 25-second video that encourages adults to wear life jackets. The deadline is Sept. 8, 2023. Visit the link below for all the details including rules, tips, and more.
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Lead by example and always wear your life jacket for those you love. Stay warm and stay safe!
Sincerely,
The Corps Foundation
USACE National Operations Center for Water Safety
[email protected]
www.PleaseWearIt.com
