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Coast Guard emphasizes life jacket use ahead of boating season

As Boat Safety Week kicks off, the U.S. Coast Guard is urging boaters to prioritize safety on the water, especially with Memorial Day and July 4th approaching. Officials at the Emerald Isle Coast Guard Station spent the day demonstrating crucial boat …

Waynesboro man dies in Lyndhurst boating accident

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has identified a Waynesboro man who was pronounced deceased early Wednesday morning after a boating accident that resulted in a recovery operation by multiple first responders. The ACSO first …

Warnings ahead of National Safe Boating Week as people take to area waters, coast

Boating season has arrived in Central Texas and as the summer fun picks up pace on the water, officials are urging everyone to be aware of dangers going into “National Safe Boating Week” which begins Saturday. Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and …

Boating Season Begins at Bluewater Lake

New Rules, Same Summer Fun — Just Don’t Forget the Life Jacket CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — Boating season is officially underway at Bluewater Lake, and with excellent conditions reported at an elevation of 7,377 feet, the lake is primed for fishing, kayaking, …

Governor Kemp proclaims Safe Boating Week for May 17-23

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a proclamation for May 17-23 to be declared Safe Boating Week.  The proclamation acknowledged that an average of 650 people perish every year in boating-related or paddlecraft-related accidents in the United States. Over …

Virgin Islands Boating Expo Thursday To Sunday

The Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) takes place Thursday through Sunday, May 15-18, at IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande, St. Thomas. The hottest yacht show in the Caribbean offers the public and visitors an up-close-and-personal chance to tour and test-drive …

Elderly man dies in boating accident

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An 84-year-old Virginia man was found dead after a boating accident in Augusta County Tuesday, according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office. The victim has been identified as John Joseph Lacy, Jr., 84, of Waynesboro. …

Recognizing Safe Boating Week

By Division Commander James Munger USCG Roscommon Flotilla 091-26-03 The primary mission of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is to promote and encourage Recreational Boating Safety. The USCG A...

New York State Has This Shocking Boating Law Loophole

The unofficial start to summer is almost here and across New York State we are ready for some fun on the water! As we move to the second half of May, and the Memorial Day weekend, there are some boating laws that everyone needs to be aware of before they …

ALEA launches statewide campaign for National Safe Boating Week to reduce waterway accidents

As National Safe Boating Week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is launching a statewide campaign to promote safe practices on the water ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend. The campaign aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities by …

Waynesboro man dead after boating accident in Lyndhurst

LYNDHURST, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — One man is dead after a boat capsized in an Augusta County lake Tuesday afternoon. A 911 call came in at approximately 3:10pm, stating a person had gone under water and had not resurfaced off Mountain Side Lane in the …

Texas Game Wardens Urge Safety Ahead of Safe Boating Week

Media Contact: TPWD News,  Business Hours, 512-389-8030 News Image Share on Facebook Share Release URL AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority as they kick off National Safe …

Boats Group and Sun Country Marine Group Strengthen Longstanding Partnership, Delivering Premium Boating Experiences

MIAMI and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Country Marine, the largest boat dealership group on the West Coast and a recognized authority in the marine industry, is reaffirming its long-term partnership with Boats Group, the …

Game wardens urge safety ahead of Safe Boating Week

Coasties to host boating safety open house

The Port Aransas Coast Guard Station is hosting an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Coast Guard Station located in the 800 block of North Station Street. “We would love to …

Here's what you need to know about boating safety

OSWEGO, N.Y. — Boating Safety Week in New York State will begin soon. If you plan on being on a boat this summer, you'll need to be prepared. The Oswego Fire Department said the most important thing you can do to be prepared is to have a life jacket on …

Spruce Creek South woman allegedly attacks beau during boating date

A Spruce Creek South woman was arrested after an alleged attack on her beau during a boating date. Marie Conyers Meyer, 73, who lives in the 55+ community in Summerfield, is facing a charge of battery following her arrest Saturday at the Carney Island Boat …

Rhode Island DEM Officers Ramp Up Patrols for National Safe Boating Week

Rhode Island Environmental Police are stepping up patrols and safety checks as part of National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23, in partnership with boating safety advocates across the U.S. and Canada. The campaign — launched ahead of the busy summer boating …

TESTED! The best waterproof head torches for sailing and boating – 2025

Searching for the best head torch for sailing, Fox Morgan gathered together a hot selection of some of the most popular head lamps on the market and reveals which one really is the best. (spoiler alert, there's multiple winners here) What makes the …

FEMA and the State of Arkansas Are Assisting Arkansans Where They Are

LITTLE ROCK– In coordination with the state of Arkansas, FEMA Individual Assistance teams will offer face-to-face help for residents of the nine Arkansas counties affected by the March 14-15 severe storms and tornadoes. Homeowners and renters in Greene, …

Leander Texas Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Hail Storm Damage

Leander, Texas, Roofing Inspector and Leander Savanna Ranch Resident Recaps May 2025 Leander Tx Hail Storm Damage. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Central Texas Devastated by Massive Hailstorm; Local Roofing Expert …

Dayspring Restoration Launches New Website

Montana’s premier disaster restoration company delivers a better user experience and more comprehensive information to customers with their new website. BOZEMAN, MT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dayspring Restoration is …

Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season

With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert …

Arkansas Survivors Affected by the March 14-15 Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Arkansas homeowners and renters in nine counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 14-15. Financial assistance is available to eligible …

Brownlow Utility District to Receive $1 Million to Repair Crackers Neck Road Waterline

FEMA has approved more than $1 million to repair the waterline that runs along Crackers Neck Road and serves the community near Vaught Creek, which was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.  FEMA’s Public …

9 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie,  Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by  the February severe storms and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lincoln County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Lincoln County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Warren County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Warren County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Muhlenberg County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

More Than Half of Energy Leaders Say Their Weather Forecasts Are Not Accurate Enough

Meteomatics’ New Report Reveals Energy Leaders’ Concerns as They Navigate Weather’s Increasing Impact on Operations MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company …

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Greer Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Arizona in combating the Greer Fire burning in Apache County.  On May 14, the state of Arizona submitted a …

Kentucky Homeowners With Privately-Owned Road and Bridge Damage May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the April severe storms, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may provide …

Chippewa County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Chippewa County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Cass County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO — Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cass County. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

Kentuckians in 24 More Counties Now Eligible To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following April Severe Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Twenty-four additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for Kentucky’s severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides and flooding that began …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local …

Gilayo Offers Scalable, Rapid Housing Solutions for Homeless Encampments in California and Beyond

Innovative Modular Steel Structures Provide Immediate Relief and Long-Term Solutions for the Homeless Crisis AUBURN, CA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California takes bold steps to address its homeless crisis, with …

Hurricane Preparedness in Louisiana: Key Measures Homeowners Can Take Before the Storm

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As hurricane season approaches, property owners across Louisiana are urged to begin preparations early to reduce potential damage and improve recovery outcomes. The Gulf Coast region …

NxGenComm Demonstrates Advanced 5G Network Relay Capabilities at Project Convergence Capstone 2025

Advanced 5G Relay Demonstrated MORRISVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NxGenComm (NXG) today announced the successful demonstration of its enhanced M5NS Joint Communications Platform at Project Convergence Capstone …