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ALASKA KIDS DON'T FLOAT PROGRAM

Sponsor a Kids Don't Float Site in Your Community.
Click here for more information .

Online Kids Don't Float Request Form

Update*** Lifejacket request for 2009 by October 31, 2008
Request for lifejackets will be accepted after that date but will be put on reserve list, first priority to new sites.

Personal Floatation Device (PFD) loaner program for use at harbors and boat ramps. Education that teaches high school students about water safety and PFD use; these students in turn teach elementary school students the same skills, adapted to their age level.

Please click on the pictures above for more information on the different components. A powerpoint presentation on the Kids Don't Float program is available by clicking here.


Double injury prevention measures! Photo of Bill and Billy Thomas by Mary Glover
Photo of Bill and Billy Thomas by Mary Glover
Double injury prevention measures!

Results: For a list of the 2005 Community KDF Site Sponsors, click here.

Other Water Safety Links:
AMSEA (www.amsea.org)
Alaska Office of Boating Safety (www.alaskaboatingsafety.org)
U.S. Coast Guard (www.uscg.mil/d17/)

PFD Loaner Program Contact:
Maria Bailey, ISAP, 465-4170
Mike Swanson, US Coast Guard, 463-2298

Educational Program Contact:
Joe McCullough, Alaska Boating Safety Program, 269-8704

Revised July 16, 2008


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