The water dangers in the rivers, lakes and pools should be taken very seriously this summer and with several fatal incidents already occurring in the vicinity, the time for a Water Safety Education and Life Jacket Giveaway could not have come at a better time for families. There were several different agencies involved with making this event a success, including the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Doctors Medical Center, Turlock Family Resource Center, Stanislaus County Police Activities League, and Oak Valley Hospital. The event was held at Woodward Reservoir at the life jacket loaner station in Oakdale and began at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 23.