With the boating season right around the corner, now is a good time to inspect your life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFDs). Watch this video to find out the different types of PFDs to see which one would be right one for you based on comfort and protection. The correct PFD is the one you will wear while boating. Safe boating everyone. | Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries

Kids mimic what they see—if you wear a personal flotation device (PFD), they will too! 🦺 Safety starts with good habits, so buckle up and enjoy your family time on the water with peace of mind. Learn more about children’s lifejackets with this Transport Canada video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxHai-OVGAM&t=10s | Canadian Coast Guard

⚠️🛟 Open Water Survival: How To Turn Your Clothes Into a Flotation Device. If you ever find yourself stranded in open water, knowing this survival skill could save your life. Using shirts, pants, or jackets, you can create a makeshift flotation device to keep yourself above water until help arrives. Yes, this is much easier to practice in a pool than in the open ocean. But when it comes to survival, resourcefulness is everything. Shoelaces, drawstrings, and even everyday clothing can become pow