MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian Response Update

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville
Coast Guard Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian Response
Contact: 843-608-9249
PA Detachment Jacksonville online newsroom

Coast Guard Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian Response Update

Sector Charleston

WHAT: The Coast Guard will provide an update on preparations for Hurricane Dorian and the status of the Ports of Charleston, Brunswick, and Savannah.

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Center5000 Coliseum Drive North Charleston, SC

WHO: Capt. John Reed, Coast Guard Commander for Sector Charleston and Incident Commander

CHARLESTON, S.C. The Coast Guard is strategically repositioning forces and assets to be clear of the impact of the storm. When it is safe, we will reconstitute those forces for rescue operations and assess potential damage to critical port infrastructure in order to lift port restrictions as quickly as possible. Additionally, port condition Zulu is in place for the ports of Charleston, Brunswick, and Savannah. Media will have the opportunity to view assets that have been relocated and speak with the incident commander on the current state of operations.

Media planning to attend should RSVP by contacting the Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian Response media line at 843-608-9249.

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