DATE: November 18, 2009 11:04:06 AM CST

Office of External Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

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News Release

Date: Nov. 18, 2009

Contact: Lt. j.g. Douglas Kang
U.S. Coast Guard External Affairs
(412) 644-5808 ext. 2108

Coast Guard scheduled to establish safety zone on Allegheny River

PITTSBURGH — The U. S. Coast Guard is scheduled to establish a safety zone on the Allegheny River, Friday, in preparation for "Light Up Night" in Pittsburgh.

The safety zone will begin at mile marker 0.4, near the River Rescue and will end at mile marker 0.8, near the 16th Street bridge for the fireworks display. The safety zone is scheduled from 9:10 until 9:30 p. m.

All mariners are advised not to enter into, depart from or move within the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the U. S. Coast Guard captain of the port, Pittsburgh.

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