Hafa Adai (Greetings from Guam), Gail!
Thank you so much for the information about
Sea Tow Foundation. I will be sure to look into the program. It's nice to know you have an established program with another U.S. Territory. Again, thanks!
Be well and stay safe,
Mark
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Mark Torre
LT
Guam Police Dept
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-25-2022 09:21 AM
From: Gail Kulp
Subject: LIFEJACKET LOANER STATION PROGRAMS
Hi Mark,
The Sea Tow Foundation has had a life jacket loaner program since 2008 and have loaner stations in all 50 states. Our application period has closed (it is open Nov 1-Feb 1), but you can submit a request in our online waiting list and be notified when life jackets are available or the application opens next fall. There is no cost to apply and no cost to receive life jackets. We work with American Samoa's Michelle Foster and have established a number of stands there.
Feel free to reach out with any questions,
Gail Kulp
Sea Tow Foundation
Executive Director
888-276-7691
gkulp@seatow.com
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Gail Kulp
Executive Director
Sea Tow Foundation
gail@boatingsafety.com
631-876-5077 (office/cell)
Original Message:
Sent: 03-24-2022 12:12 AM
From: Mark Torre
Subject: LIFEJACKET LOANER STATION PROGRAMS
Hello, everyone,
I hope all is well. I am looking to develop a program on Guam that offers "loaner" lifejackets to users of public waterways. I have seen in some jurisdictions these stands that offer lifejackets of all sizes to those who feel they could use one when in the waters. After use, the user would return the lifejacket to the respective station it was borrowed from. Is there anyone out there who has an already established program such as this one, or is in the developmental stages of their own program? I would appreciate any feedback!!
Thanks much,
Mark Torre, Lieutenant
Guam BLA
Guam Police Department
Mobile Ph: (671) 687-3025
Work Ph: (671) 472-8911