Life Jacket Loaner Program
Life jackets are available for individuals to borrow for the day. At no charge, loaner stations are located at the entrances of Rocky Point, Earl Cook and Yellowjacket Recreation Areas as well as Amity, Holiday, Whitetail Ridge and R.Shaefer Heard Campgrounds.
Want to donate a life jacket? We are always accepting Coast Guard Approved life jackets in good condition.
To donate, please mail or visit the West Point Project Management Office at 500 Resource Management Drive West Point, GA 31833
Safety Tips
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When on or near the water, children should be wearing a properly fitted coast guard approved personal flotation device. Don't let a moment of carelessness cause a lifetime of grief! Water Safety is your responsibility. |
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Parents of small children should be aware that inflatable rings and floats are not approved personal flotation devices when on or near the water. Strap an approved PFD on your child so that a moment of carelessness will not cause a lifetime of grief. Think Water Safety. |
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When swimming it's safer and more fun to be in the water with someone else. Never swim alone. Always swim parallel to the shore and never across a body of water. The life you save may be your own! |
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It's a lot of fun to float on an air mattress, inner tube or inflatable raft when you come to the lake. But remember to stay close to shore and out of the boating channels and traffic. Boats have the right-of-way. Don't risk your life...It's not worth it! |
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A water safety tip. When going into the water, never dive in head first if you can't see the bottom. There may be an unseen rock or stump or the water might be shallow. Don't allow a moment of carelessness to confine you to a wheelchair for life or maybe even kill you! |
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"I didn't see him till it was too late", is often heard after a boat collision. Alcohol has both physical and mental effects. It slows the ability to observe and react, and causes unpredictable and reckless behavior. Responsible boat operators save their drinks till they get home. |
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Research has shown that 4 hours in a boat on the water being exposed to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind and other motion on the water produces a "boater's hypnosis" or fatigue. It slows reaction time as much as if you were legally drunk. Adding alcohol to boating stress factors intensifies their effects - Think before you take that drink - Safe boating is no accident! |
Bobber the Water Safety Dog
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