A boat collision and at least three drownings around the state just this week point out the need for safety on the water. Abby Jones with the Army Corps of Engineers says check out your boat and make sure you have all the necessary safety equipment, including life jackets for ALL those aboard. And she says make sure they are the right size for the occupants of the craft.
She says boaters also need a fire extinguisher, a horn or whistle to make sound for warnings and if there’s trouble, and a seat cushion or something that can be thrown to someone in the water.