UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
America’s
Volunteer
Lifesavers
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
The civilian Component of the U.S. Coast Guard
(Authorized by Congress in 1939)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Advisory
What: National Safe Boating & Disaster Preparedness Event
Where and When: May 16, 2015 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flotilla 15-08 Hernando Beach
Corner of Shoal Line Blvd. & Calienta St.
Hosted By: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 15-08 & Hernando Sheriff’s Office/
Emergency Management
Contact: Kitty Dolan, FSO-PA
(352) 442-1202
[email protected]
Background: Residents of Hernando County are invited to attend the National Safe
Boating and Disaster Preparedness Event at the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Saturday
May 16 in Hernando Beach. The goal of this event is to bring natural and manmade
disaster awareness to the coastal citizens of our county.
As the kick off to National Safe Boating Week 2015 and the beginning of hurricane
season, representatives from emergency and disaster response agencies will be on
hand with displays and information booths, and will be available to answer questions
about life and safety issues associated with a disaster. There will be several speakers
throughout the event presenting information on what they do to prepare for deployment
before, during and after a disaster strikes.
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Dedicated to promoting recreational boating safety
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING
&
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
EVENT
May 16, 2015
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
4340 Calienta Street, Hernando Beach
Remote parking will be First Baptist Church of Hernando Beach,
4446 Shoal Line Blvd. with short transport provided to the event.
Representatives from Emergency
&
Disaster Response Agencies
will be available to answer your questions and help you
prepare for the unexpected.
Are your home and boat ready for
Hurricane Season?
Are you?
Galley will be open for a hot dog, chips and soda