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04 Jul 2017 / Baton Rouge, United States

Safety zone established for fireworks display

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans has established a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, from MM 228.8 to MM 230, extending the entire width of the river in the vicinity of downtown Baton Rouge, LA.

This safety zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with a fireworks display.

This safety zone is effective from 8:30pm until 10:00pm local time tomorrow (July 4).

All vessels are prohibited from entering this safety zone unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated representative. Only vessels participating in the fireworks display and pre-designated vessels are permitted within the safety zone after 8:30pm.

All vessels requesting permission to enter or transit through this safety zone are required to contact the Coast Guard. A Coast Guard vessel will

be on scene for the duration of the event and can be contacted on VHF

-FM Channel 16 and 67 or via the Officer of the Day at the number below. For additional information, contact the following:
Coast Guard MSU Baton Rouge: (225) 298-5400
Coast Guard MSU Baton Rouge Officer of the Day: (225) 281-4785
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center: (504) 365-2542

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