April 30, 2021 10:45 a.m.

Marine Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are having boat safety inspection events at four locations on four separate days.

Sergeant Brad O’Dell said the purpose of the event is to provide boaters with the opportunity to have their pre-season safety inspections completed. The inspection process will include checking for:

*Approved life jackets

*Working fire extinguishers

*Approved type IV floatation devices

*Approved sound producing equipment

*Working engine blower fan

Assistance with the proper placement of registration numbers and stickers will also be provided.

O’Dell said upon passing the inspection, boaters will be provided with a 2021 inspection sticker.

Inspections will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on these dates and at these locations:

*Saturday May 1st at Roseburg Bi-Mart on Northwest Garden Valley Boulevard

*Saturday May 8th at Winston Bi-Mart on Northwest Douglas Boulevard

*Saturday May 15th at Sutherlin Bi-Mart on East Central

*Saturday May 29th at Reedsport’s McKay’s Market on Highway 101

Deputies will also be available to answer questions and provide boater and water safety information.