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Topic: water safetyWritten by Park Ranger Tanner Rich
When swimming or boating on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes, the public is encouraged to have fun, but remember a few water safety tips to keep safe. Swimming in designated areas is always best. Designated swimming areas on the Corps of Engineers property are well marked by floating orange lines and protected by “Boat Keep Out” buoys. ![]() Boats move about J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tenn., July 19, 2017. The public is encouraged to make water safety priority over the Labor Day weekend. (Leon Roberts) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District focuses on preparedness for ‘America’s PrepareAthon’Written by Leon Roberts
America’s PrepareAthon is a national campaign led by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency with Department of Defense participation and planning efforts. ![]() Ashland City fire rescue personnel get their gear on and prepare to participate in a confined space rescue training exercise at the Cheatham Dam Powerhouse in Charlotte, Tennessee, May 24, 2016. (USACE photo by Josh Lowery) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health gives Water Safety Tips
‘’Having fun and enjoying physical activity in and around water is a joy for children of all ages and staying safe from illness and injury in the process is something we all want to do,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
U.S. Corps of Engineers launches new water safety campaign ‘Life Jackets Worn – Nobody Mourns’Written by Mark Rankin
The Corps, in cooperation with the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Natural Resources and Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation established to support Corps natural resources and recreation programs, developed the campaign that specifically targets adult males. ![]() Two young swimmers place life vests from the Life Jacket Loaner board at the Cheatham Dam beach area in Ashland City, Tennessee. (Mark Rankin, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Red Cross Launches Anti-Drowning Campaign and Swim App To Urge Adults and Children to Learn how to Swim SafelyNew National Survey Finds More than Half of All Americans Can’t Swim or Perform Basic Swim Safety Skills
“As we all gear up for trips to the pool, beach, rivers and lakes, we’re asking that adults here in Middle Tennessee make water safety a priority this summer,” said Joel Sullivan, Regional CEO for the Tennessee Volunteer Region. “Families need to make sure that both adults and children have the knowledge and skills they need to be safe in and around the water.”
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Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces Special Needs Nights at Indoor Aquatic Center
Hosted by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department and the IAC, Special Needs Nights will be held the second Saturday of every month until April 2014. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Events | No Comments
Winter kayaking with a side of wisdomMost of our Tennessee December temperatures threatened ice and snow, but surprise; two days after Christmas and we were in the 70’s. A few of us decided to go with Dan Rachlin as he tried out his new (to him) kayak and also to enjoy this, oh too warm, December weather. Six of us went to Sycamore Creek near Ashland City. ![]() Kerry Alsbrooks, Randall Boen, Nathaniel Alsbrooks, Dan Rachlin, David Boen The water was frigid, as tested out by me when I immediately fell in while pushing off my kayak. I’ve pushed off my kayak hundreds of times so falling in like that seemed kind-of (all-the-way) stupid. Just to keep me company, Kerry’s little dog fell in also in a separate incident and shortly after me. Kerry’s dog had Chihuahua-like leg shaking for awhile but we were both fine and the air was so warm that I chose to kayak in wet clothes and was totally comfortable. Wet clothes, on the river, two days after Christmas. That’s warm. «Read the rest of this article» |
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