The National Weather Service has partnered with the National Safe Boating Council to help raise awareness of the importance of safe boating. This week is National Safe Boating Week.

Everyday this week The Safe Boating Council highlights a boating safety tip. Today:

Life Jackets: "Wear It!" Nearly 85 percent of those who drown while boating were not wearing a life jacket.

 

Check out more tips here. Share this info and let's help Summer 2016 be safe on the water!

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