News Release
| Release Number: | 97-073 |
| Dated: | 7/15/1997 |
| Contact: | Matt Rabe, 503-808-4510 |
00:20 Everyone knows that drinking and boating is dangerous. But maybe you don't know that the combination of sun, wind, noise, vibration and boat motion can triple the effects of alcohol. More than 50 percent of all recreational boating fatalities involve alcohol. Drinking and boating is a deadly mix. A public safety message from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
00:20 Some 76 million boaters take to America's waterways each year. Since July is the busiest month for boating, area waters often become very crowded. Do you know which course to take when you meet another watercraft head on? Keep you and your family safe by learning the "rules of the road." It's a good idea to teach your kids, too. A public safety message from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
00:20 Trying to make a "fashion statement" this summer? Well make one that can save your life - wear a life jacket. Life jackets of today are more comfortable and they're available in a variety of colors and sizes. Buy your own life jacket today and wear it. One size does not fit all. Life jackets. They float. You don't. A public safety message from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
00:15 When talking about boating accidents most people think "not me." Over 800 "not me's" die in boating-related accidents each year. Nearly nine out of ten aren't wearing a life jacket. Wear your life jacket. They float. You don't. A public safety message from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.