June 20, 2024 3:20 a.m.

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With temperatures getting warmer, families are heading to local lakes, streams and pools, and every Coastal store will give away 300 life jackets for kids up to age 12 this Saturday.

A Coastal release said life jackets are absolutely free for all families, while supplies last.

The special event will take place in every Coastal parking lot starting at 11:00 a.m. This is a first come, first served event. While children aren’t required to be in attendance, life jackets are best when fitted to each child.

Country Supplier COO Mandi Dyer said, “We want our communities to live and love the outdoor lifestyle and be safe while doing it”. Dyer said, “We have had employees with personal experiences of loved ones drowning in lakes and rivers, which is something we don’t want anyone else to experience. We believe that making sure that anyone that needs a life jacket has one is key to preventing future tragedies”.

Coastal is giving away 6,000 life jackets to kids in the communities it serves. The lifejacket giveaway will take place at all 21 of Coastal’s stores in Oregon and Washington.

The Roseburg Coastal store is at 782 Northeast Garden Valley Boulevard.