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BOBBER and the Safe Kids Greater Houston Water Safety Team

     Encourage families and communities to stay safe in the water.  Adults and kids should

  • Learn to swim,
  • Learn CPR, and
  • Wear life jackets when near or around large bodies of water

     This is a reminder for parents to always watch their children!!

 

 

 


Fun Stuff

We have great books, brochures, and activity sheets with lots of fun water safety related stuff in 'em! Call us or come by our Corps Offices.

Galveston District Office, Public Affairs - 409-766-3004
Houston Project Office, 281-752-2602
Wallisville Lake Project, 409-389-2285
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Water Safety Program

 

     Colorful brochure with water safety-related games

Mission

Our mission is to consolidate and integrate existing Water Safety initiatives, promote an increase in water safety awareness, and to prevent drowning. We are dedicated to advancing, promoting, and providing water safety interpretation, outreach, and education.

                                    

Check out Southwestern Division's Media Kit (in English and Spanish)

Texas requires those under 13 years of age to wear a PFD while underway. 

Personal Flotation Devices: Currently both Federal and Texas laws require every person under 13 years of age to wear a USCG approved PFD while the vessel is underway, regardless of vessel length. PWC operators and passengers must wear an approved Type I, II, III or V PFD. Required PFDs must be readily accessible.
 


Newsstand:

Water Safety Tips

Water Safety Quiz:  Test Your Knowledge!

PFD "Life Jacket" Education by Texas Parks and Wildlife (pdf)

Water Skiing Dragon Joins U.S. Army
Seamoor, the dragon, has joined the US Army to increase boating safety awareness
(pdf)

 


Links:

National Water Safety Program

Boating Safety Program for Kids (Kemah, TX)

Safe Kids Life Jacket Loaner Site in Kemah




Need More Information?
Contact our Public Affairs Office
swgpao@usace.army.mil
P.O. Box 1229
Galveston, TX 77553-1229
Updated: July 10, 2007