MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Coast Guard to hold media availability to kick off National Safe Boating Week in Alaska

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U.S. Coast Guard 17th District PA Detachment Anchorage
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Anchorage
Office: (907) 428-4181
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Coast Guard to hold media availability to kick off National Safe Boating Week in Alaska

WHO: Coast Guard Sector Anchorage personnel

 

WHAT: Personnel will be available to provide interviews regarding safe boating practices to kick off National Safe Boating Week

 

WHEN: Friday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

WHERE: Coast Guard Sector Anchorage, Building 49000, Army Guard Road, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, 99505

 

Anchorage, Alaska — Coast Guard Sector Anchorage personnel are available Friday for media interviews pertaining to National Safe Boating Week that kicks off Saturday.

 

Members will discuss the importance of life jackets, local boating hazards, essential and recommended boating equipment, engine cut-off switches, and other aspects of boating safety. Safe boating equipment will be available to help tell the story visually.

 

National Safe Boating Week is a campaign during which the National Safe Boating Council, U.S. Coast Guard, and other federal, state and local agencies promote safe boating practices prior to Memorial Day weekend.

 

To RSVP for this event, contact Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa E. F. McKenzie at 907-428-4181 no later than Thursday, May 20, at 4 p.m.

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