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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:9.6pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For Immediate Release Date: Friday, November 6, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">New Safety Video Emphasizes the Right Life Jacket Fit for Kids<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</v:shape><![endif]--><![if !vml]><img width="641" height="365" src="cid:image016.jpg@01D1189D.A0B84CE0" align="right" hspace="12" v:shapes="Picture_x0020_7"><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The
importance of wearing a properly fitting life jacket when in, on and around the water is paramount, especially when it comes to our most precious cargo –our children. During this past summer, boating and life jacket experts from around the nation came together
with “one voice” about the importance of properly fitting life jackets on children, by creating a simple but
<a href="https://kalkomey.wistia.com/medias/kjxtbvga0n">comprehensive video</a> on fitting life jackets to children. Losing a child to drowning is simply unfathomable, but the pain is real for many.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> “Like everyone, children can be unpredictable around water - particularly if they are suddenly immersed, says Bernice McArdle, Executive Director
of the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA). “That’s why it is imperative to purchase the right product for children and ensure that they have it on and understand how it will work in the water before heading out.”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> Knowing how a life jacket should fit is not as easy as one might think. How tight should the jacket be? Does it matter how long the jacket is? Where
should the crotch strap be placed, and why does it matter? Do you know if it’s fitting right in the water? This short
<a href="https://kalkomey.wistia.com/medias/kjxtbvga0n">video</a> demonstrates the proper fit and the reasoning behind it, as well as how to make adjustments so the child is completely comfortable in the water, in a fun, engaging way.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""> “This
<a href="https://kalkomey.wistia.com/medias/kjxtbvga0n"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">video</span></a> is also an excellent primer for all who put life jackets on children ,” says MariAnn McKenzie , Marine Board’s Boating Education Coordinator
and Project Lead for the video . “It’s important that everyone that participates in boating and water activities knows how to fit a life jacket properly on children. This video will educate on what to look for and how to make sure the life jacket fits just
right so no one has to worry once they’re out on the water having fun.”
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">It’s the hope from boating and water safety experts that this educational video is shared by anyone who is involved in teaching children including;
life guards, camp leaders, swimming program instructors, marine patrol officers, boating safety educators, boat rental facilities, and other educators.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;line-height:200%"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Life jackets are the best investment for you and for children’s safety. According to the video, “Remember life jackets got your back, but only
if you wear it.” <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Oregon State Marine Board encourages parents and educators to share this important video on their social media channels and websites:
<a href="https://kalkomey.wistia.com/medias/kjxtbvga0n"><b>https://kalkomey.wistia.com/medias/kjxtbvga0n</b></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:200%"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">About the PFDMA:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">The PFDMA is an industry association dedicated to increasing life jacket wear in all appropriate activities: through
education, product innovation, standards development, and enhancing communication between members and stakeholders.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Ashley A. Massey<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Legislative Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Oregon State Marine Board<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">503-378-2623<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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