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Shannon representatives propose life‑jacket loaner station at Mary Lee Beach; board approves pending legal review and written plan
Summary
Representatives from Shannon’s Safe Kids program proposed a publicly accessible life‑jacket loaner station at Mary Lee Beach, Lake Nasworthy. The board voted to approve the project pending a city‑attorney liability review and submission of a one‑page operational plan describing maintenance and inventory procedures.
Representatives of Shannon’s Safe Kids program introduced a plan for a publicly accessible life‑jacket loaner station at Mary Lee Beach, Lake Nasworthy, aiming to reduce child drownings and improve water safety.
"This is a life jacket loaner station," said Jamie Harden, who said she runs Safe Kids San Angelo and has been working on water‑safety programs for nearly seven years. Harden told the board the coalition has partners who can help check inventory weekly during peak season and supply jackets from annual giveaway events. She said the goal is to have the station built by March 2026 and operating for the swimming season.
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