D8 External Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard
Media Advisory
UPDATE: Unified command holds news briefing on response to crude oil in lower Mississippi River
WHO: The unified command, which includes the U.S. Coast Guard, Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office and Settoon Towing.
WHAT: News briefing on oil spill in the Mississippi River near Reserve, La.
WHEN: 3:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 2012.
WHERE: Bonnet Carre Spillway, East Bank, southside, Norco, La.
NEW ORLEANS — The unified command continues its response to the release of crude oil in the Mississippi River near Reserve in St. John's Parish, Friday.
A news briefing will be held to provide a situation overview and provide updates to the cleanup and recovery operations. A question and answer session will be held at the end.
Editor's Note: Media interested in attending the press briefing are required to notify the unified command joint information center at 443-875-4111 to confirm attendance.
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