Media Availability: Media invited to join Coast Guard crews for waterways patrol in Charleston Harbor

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Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian JIC
Contact: Sector Charleston Hurricane Dorian JIC
Office: 843-608-9249
E-mail: sectorcharlestonpa@gmail.com
7th District online newsroom

Media Availability: Media invited to join Coast Guard crews for waterways patrol in Charleston Harbor

Editor's Note: Media must RSVP to (843) 608-9249 no later that 9 a.m., Sept. 7. There are three spots available, which will be allocated on a first-come basis.

WHO: Members from Coast Guard Station Charleston and Sector Charleston.

WHAT: Media are invited to ride along with Coast Guard crews during a waterways patrol of the Charleston Harbor. The Port of Charleston, which has a regional $53 Billion annual economic impact and has reopened to commercial vessel traffic. Crewmembers will conduct a patrol of the Charleston Harbor as boaters return to the water following Hurricane Dorian. Coast Guard members will be available for interviews.

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Station Charleston, 196 Tradd St, Charleston, 29401. Parking is available.

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