Cecil M Harden Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District

05/13/2026

🪢⚠️ Many people drown every year trying to retrieve their boat. Using the right knot is critical to making sure your vessel is secure so it doesn’t drift away.

🦺 Remember to always wear a life jacket when retrieving anything in the water.

05/11/2026

🏊 Dealing with wave action and currents caused by boats or wind can make swimming exhausting in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.), regardless of how well you can swim.

🦺 A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability — and it will be there if you need it.


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This video shows a friend challenging another friend to swim out to a boat. Unfortunately, several people drown every year when they exceed their swimming ab...

05/08/2026

💐❤️ Happy Mother’s Day weekend to all the amazing moms out there! Thank you for keeping your family safe! 🦺

05/05/2026

🏡 Make sure you return home to those you love by wearing a properly fitted life jacket 🦺 whenever you’re in, on, or near open water 🌊 (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.).

⚠️ You never know when you might need it—and it’s almost impossible to put one on after you’re in the water.

Please Wear It

05/01/2026

💧🦺 May is National Water Safety Month—so remember to play it safe whenever you’re in, on, or near open water 🌊 (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) and always wear your life jacket.

04/29/2026

If you own an inflatable life jacket, do you know if it’s manual- or automatic-inflate? 🦺🤔

Make sure you know before you head out on the water—you may need to depend on it to save your life. 🌊⚠️

04/24/2026

Many people drown each year while trying to retrieve drifting items—like a boat that’s come loose. ⚠️🚤 Knowing how to tie the proper knot can help prevent dangerous situations.

Most importantly, always wear a life jacket when retrieving anything on the water. 🦺🌊

Watch here:

4 likes. "Retrieval Done Right, Knot Wrong 60 sec PSA"

04/17/2026

Inflatable life jackets are comfortable to wear—but they require regular maintenance to work properly. 🦺⚠️

Be sure to inspect your life jacket:
✔️ Before every use
✔️ Every 2–6 months
✔️ Annually

Always refer to the owner’s manual for specific maintenance requirements. 📘

04/16/2026

🚧 Flooded roads can be more dangerous than they look. Just a few inches of water can sweep a vehicle away.

If you see standing water on the road, don’t risk it. Find an alternate route.

Turn around. Don’t drown. 🌧️🚗



US National Weather Service Indianapolis Indiana | Indiana Department of Natural Resources | Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Management

04/15/2026

Do you operate a boat with a motor? 🚤

Then you may need an online course to get your boating license—often called a Boater Education Card. 🪪

Depending on where you live, your age and the size of your motor, your state may require you to carry one. ⚠️

Visit BOATERexam.com® to find out if you need to take the course and get started today: https://www.boaterexam.com 🌊

04/13/2026

Sharpen your paddling skills with a FREE online course! 🚣‍♀️🎓
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Wearing a life jacket greatly increases your chances of survival if something goes wrong on the water—and helps prevent dangerous recovery missions for first responders. 🦺⚠️

Take a few minutes to build your knowledge, paddle smarter, and