Media Availability: Coast Guard Station Rio Vista to hold sexual assault awareness and prevention walk

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 03/31/2017 11:59 PM EDT

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March 31, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 11th District Pacific Southwest
Contact: 11th District Public Affairs
After Hours: (510) 772-8865

Media Availability: Coast Guard Station Rio Vista to hold sexual assault awareness and prevention walk 

RIO VISTA, Calif. — Coast Guard Station Rio Vista crew members are scheduled to hold their fourth annual Paint Rio Vista Teal event Saturday at 11 a.m., with a walk from Rio Vista City Hall to Lira's Supermarket.

The walk kicks off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month, which has been recognized nationally in April since 2001.

Crew members are scheduled to wear their dress uniforms during the walk to show solidarity and support of the Coast Guard's commitment to preventing sexual assault.

After the walk, the Station Rio Vista command will provide a community lunch in the parking lot at Lira's supermarket, where Coast Guard members will be available for interviews.

WHO: Coast Guard Station Rio Vista

WHAT: Paint Rio Vista Teal (Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Walk)

WHEN: Saturday, April 1 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Meet at Rio Vista City Hall, 1 Main Street
 Walk will conclude at Lira's Supermarket, 609 CA-12

 

Editor's Note: Media interested in attending should contact Coast Guard 11th District Public Affairs personnel at (510) 772-8865.  

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