Free life jackets available for families in Yakima on June 22

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YAKIMA, Wash.-With temperatures in the 90’s expected over the weekend many people will be hitting local waterways and free life jackets are available in Yakima to make sure families stay safe.

Coastal will be giving away 6,000 life jackets across its 21 locations in Washington and Oregon, including 300 in Yakima, on Saturday, June 22 starting at 11 a.m.

“We want our communities to live and love the outdoor lifestyle and be safe while doing it,” according to Country Supplier COO Mandi Dyer.

The life jacket giveaway is a first come, first served event with one life jacket available for each child or up to four per family, while supplies last, according to Coastal.

Life jackets will be available in infant, child and youth sizes.

“We believe that making sure that anyone that needs a life jacket has one is key in preventing future tragedies,” said Dyer.

Coastal is located at 2112 S. 1st Street in Yakima.

 

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