Media Availability: Coast Guard first responders return from Hurricane Dorian

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Media Availability: Coast Guard first responders return from Hurricane Dorian

Coast Guard first responders return from Hurricane Dorian deployment in the Bahamas  Coast Guard first responders return from Hurricane Dorian deployment in the Bahamas

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WHAT: Air Station Clearwater's Hurricane Dorian's first responders interview availability

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 6 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: 1500 Rescue Way Clearwater, Fla. 

WHO: Air crew members who participated in Hurricane Dorian response efforts in the Bahamas

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater first responders return from Hurricane Dorian response in the Bahamas, Thursday.

Members from search and rescue efforts in the Bahamas will be available for interviews.  Hurricane Dorian response operations continue in support of the Bahamas.

The Coast Guard is supporting the Bahamian National Emergency Management Agency and the Royal Bahamian Defense Force, who are leading search and rescue efforts in the Bahamas. The Coast Guard is conducting air operations based out of Andros Island, Bahamas. Seven MH-60 Jayhawk helicopters and three MH-65 Dolphin helicopters are conducting search and rescue missions, area assessments and providing logistical support. Several Coast Guard cutters are en route to provide aid and assistance as needed. There are 17 shallow-water rescue boat teams standing by to respond to Hurricane Dorian.

Media planning to attend should RSVP by contacting the Public Affairs Detachment Tampa Bay at 305-965-4672.

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