NEW HAVEN, Conn.-Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will host an open house to celebrate Armed Forces Day at its base in New Haven on Saturday May 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The public is invited to explore a variety of Coast Guard search and rescue boats and witness a mock aerial rescue by a rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Cape Cod.
“It should be a great time for the whole family,” said Capt. Peter Boynton, Captain of the Port. “It’s also a great opportunity to see how we and our partners work to protect them and the environment,” he added.
Also at the open house:
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Local police and fire department marine units will offer demonstrations of their boats.
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Coast Guard Auxiliary and New Haven Power Squadrons will be available to discuss boating safety.
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Environmental awareness groups, such as the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, will be there to discuss environmental issues that affect Long Island Sound.
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Hot dogs, burgers, chips, soda and a variety of baked goods will be for sale.
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound is located at 120 Woodward Ave in New Haven, exit 50 from I-95.
For additional information contact Ens. Rudy Gazvoda (203) 468-4508.
