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Lake Gaston Association Children's Loaner Life JacketThe PERFECT solution when guests show up and you don't have children’s life jackets of the correct size for all of them. The Lake Gaston Water Safety Council's free loaner program makes children's sizes available at the following locations:

Bracey, VA

  • Holly Grove Marina (434) 636-3455
  • Poplar Pointe Marine (434) 636-2175
  • Americamps (434) 636-2668

Gasburg, VA

  • The Club (434) 577-2935 Henrico, NC
  • Washburn's Marina (252) 537-1335
  • Sherwood Forest (252) 537-2526

Littleton, NC

  • Morningstar Marina (252) 586-4661
  • Outdoor World (252) 586-4121
  • Stonehouse Timber Lodge (252) 586-3012

Weather can change dramatically and often quite suddenly, causing severe destruction, injuries, and even fatalities. In the last few years especially, we have witnessed increasingly violent weather phenomena. Fortunately, today's improved weather alert services are often able to warn us of impending natural disasters well before they occur. This advance warning allows people to prepare themselves and their homes to weather the storm.

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Every year in America, over 4000 people die and more than 20,000 are injured in fires. Statistically, that may not sound like very many, but if you’ve ever met a burn victim, you know that you want to do everything in your power to make your home safe, and prevent the possibility of a fire. Sadly, around 80% of fire deaths occur in homes. What’s even sadder is that most of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented, with a few simple safety measures.

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Learn about the types of emergencies and disasters that can occur in your state. Prepare for hazards and threats in your area with these resources. Gather the supplies you need to have on hand in order to be prepared for all emergencies.

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