Douglas Co. Boating Safety, May 3

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – Marine Deputies have partnered with Bi-Mart to hold FREE boat safety inspection events in THREE locations on THREE separate days. The purpose of the event is to provide boaters 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. Upon passing the inspection, boaters will be provided with a 2019 inspection sticker. Inspections will begin at 9:00 am and end at 2:00 pm each day. The dates and locations are as follows: Sunday, May 5 – Roseburg Bi-Mart (1381 NW Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg); Saturday, May 18 – Winston Bi-Mart (391 NW Douglas Blvd., Winston); Sunday, May 19 – Sutherlin Bi-Mart (388 E. Central Ave., Sutherlin). Deputies will also be available to answer questions and provide boater and water safety information.