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Hello , my name is Pierce Lily and I'm

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an auxiliaries with flotilla 25 and a

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sea scout from Washington DC . Today ,

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I want to discuss with you a few safety

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preparedness tips before you go out on

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the water . So the first tip I want to

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share with you today is to always have

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a float plan when you go out on the

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water and a float plan is pretty much

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just letting someone know where you're

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going to go , what you're doing , how

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long you're going to be out and what

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time you're going to be back so they

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can call and make sure you got home

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safely . Next . Some things you want to

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have on a boat before you go underway

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are the following a life vest that

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Coast guard approved a flashlight ,

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a fire extinguisher , a

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flare , a sound emitting

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device like an air horn and lastly a

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paddle in case you lose power . Another

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important thing to have on board with

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you is a personal locator beacon or PLB

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and that's really handy if you fall

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overboard and someone needs to locate

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you . Remember if you're in distress

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and find yourself in need of assistance .

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Be sure to call VHF channel 16 , which

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is continuously monitored by the coast

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Guard or dial 911 on your cell phone .

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Lastly , if you would like to ensure

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that your vessel is compliant with

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local and federal laws , the coast

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auxiliary is happy to give you a free

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vessel safety inspection check . Please

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reach out to your nearest flotilla .

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For more information . If you're

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someone like me who wants to promote

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boating safety , please consider

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joining a coast guard auxiliary

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flotilla near you or your local sea

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scout ship . See you out on the water .