Alaska has more coastline than all other U.S. states combined, with over 365,000 miles of rivers and 33,904 miles of coastline, boating is a popular activity. With boating comes the discussion of life jacket safety, for both adults and children.
Lead By Example
Whether you are kayaking a river through Alaska, deep sea fishing the coast or even fishing a local lake, it is always necessary to use a life jacket. Even a great swimmer will become victim to shock if falling into Alaska’s cold, unforgiving waters. Finally, wearing your life jackets sets a good example for the children around you because kids who see adults using life jackets will be more inclined to wear life jackets themselves.
Kids And Life Jackets
Children should always wear life jackets. Make life jackets a requirement while boating Alaskan waters.
Kids Don’t Float is an injury prevention program started in Homer, AK with children in mind. The program began in 1996 to provide free locations for people to borrow life jackets and return the life jackets – at no cost. Over 20 years later, the program is still running with a positive response. Educational awareness is provided for people boating in Alaska, primarily geared towards children. Teach children early about life jacket safety to decrease their risk of being in boating accidents later.
Kids Don’t Float does take life jacket donations to continue providing the community with this service.
If you or a loved one experiences an accident while navigating the waters of Alaska, you may be entitled to compensation. A personal injury attorney can help locate potential insurance and assist with your rights related to recovery.
Contact Merdes Law Office, P.C. to meet with our highly experienced Alaskan personal injury attorney to discuss your case: 907.452.5400 or visit www.merdes.com. And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do.
