National Safe Boating Council, April 1, 2020 Dear Safe Boa ng Campaign Partners, With the ongoing coverage surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, our top priority is to keep our Safe Boa ng Campaign partners around the world safe. Historically the Na onal Safe Boa ng Council (NSBC) has developed resources for partners around the world to use in their local grassroots efforts and encouraged local par cipa on in events such as Na onal Safe Boa ng Week, Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day, and Ready, Set, Wear It Days. In following recommenda ons from the “PostCenters for Disease pone or cancel Control, the NSBC all large gatherings encourages partners to postpone un l otherwise no or cancel all large fied by your state or gatherings un l local officials.” otherwise no fied by your state or local officials. For event guidance related to COVID-19, please visit: h ps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/massgatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html#plan-prepare. Smaller gatherings may be acceptable if proper risk reduc on methods, including proper handwashing and social distancing, can be done. However, event organizers should consider the safety of ALL par cipants as their top priority and follow the recommenda ons provided by the CDC and local officials. BREEZE
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The NSBC encourages “Enpartners to communicate with their courage local community local par cipa on via social media, in events such as ... newsle ers, local Wear Your Life Jacknewspapers, and et to Work Day, and other digital comReady, Set, Wear munica ons about It Days.” recrea onal boa ng safety. During this me of social distancing, new and seasoned boaters may be out on the water. Please visit our Resource Kit for free social media images, videos, posts and other content. Select free resources, such as brochures, s ckers, pledge cards, wristbands and other printed giveaway items are delayed due to stay-at-home orders impac ng warehouse distribu on and delivery. We’re all in this together. I encourage you to monitor SafeBoa ngCampaign.com for updates and addi onal digital resources. Please feel free to contact me directly with any ques ons or concerns at ypentz@safeboa ngcouncil.org. Best, Yvonne Pentz Communica ons Director Na onal Safe Boa ng Council Ω
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