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<br />Robert A. Fitzgerald <br />Director <br /> <br />William P. Kenoi <br /> <br />Mayor <br />Clayton S. Honma <br />Deputy Director <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 <br /> <br />(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411 <br /> <br /> <br />PRESS RELEASE <br /> <br />December 6, 2012 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Donated Rescue Tubes Improve Safety at Hilo-Area Beach Parks <br /> <br />Donated flotation devices are being installed at Hilo-area beach parks so the public <br />may aid swimmers, snorkelers and other ocean users who show signs of distress or <br />have trouble returning to shore. <br /> <br /> <br />Known as rescue tubes, the yellow safety devices resemble a thick waist belt about <br />4 feet long. Each is mounted on a PVC stand topped with a flag and includes a <br />strap, whistle and identification markings. <br /> <br />Rescue tubes are not toys and should be used only in emergencies. Misuse <br />could leave the rescue tubes unavailable should they be needed to help save a <br />life. <br /> <br />The Rotary Club of South Hilo is donating 24 rescue tubes. Club members started <br />installing them today at County beach parks between Lehia Beach Park, also <br />known as Pu‘umaile, in Keaukaha and Kolekole Beach Park located north of <br />Honomū. Leleiwi Beach Park, Hilo Bayfront Beach and Coconut Island are among <br /> <br />the other parks receiving rescue tubes valued at $100 apiece. <br /> <br />The Department of Parks and Recreation thanks the Rotary Club of South Hilo for <br />its generous gift and asks the public to respect the new safety equipment. <br /> <br /> <br />For more information, please contact Jason Armstrong, Public Information Officer, <br />at 345-9105, or jarmstrong@co.hawaii.hi.us. <br /> <br />-30- <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />