Water Safety
Know the Facts! Don't Become Another Statistic!
- Nationwide, more than 800 people lost their lives in boating accidents each year.
- Nearly 9 our of 10 of these victims were not wearing a life jacket.
- More than 4,500 people are injured each year in boating accidents.
- Approximately $29 million in property damages are attributed on an annual basis to boating accidents.
- Alcohol is involved in over 50% of these accidents.
- Neatly all drowning occur within 10 feet of safety.
- Non-swimmers often drown because of poor judgment.
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More more information on water safety, please visit our National Water Safety website, or the Oregon State Marine Board website.
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