Youth can borrow life jackets for free

This year the Swinomish Police Department has partnered with BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water to allow children between the ages of 0-18 to borrow a lifejacket for the day or weekend at no charge.

There are 12 life jackets to be loaned as needed. Sizes rage from infant, 1-30 lbs; small child, 30-50 lbs; medium child 50-90 lbs and large child/teen 90 lbs and over.

Call 360-466-7237 or stop by the Swinomish Police Department during business hours, Mon-Wed 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If a life jacket is required after business hours, please call Skagit County 911 non-emergency line at 360-428-3211 and ask to speak with a Swinomish Officer.

Source: Swinomish Police Department