Learn about ice-breaking operations coming this winter

NEWS RELEASE
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD, SECTOR SAULT SAINTE MARIE 
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What: Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie and local partners/agencies are hosting a symposium to educate the public on ice breaking operations, ice safety, winter emergency contingency plans, and winter season preparedness.

Representatives from the Coast Guard and local emergency/public safety agencies will be available to share information and answer questions regarding preparation for the winter season and winter contingency plans. 

The public will also be able to tour a Coast Guard MH-60 helicopter from Air Station Traverse City and a Coast Guard Auxiliary Sky Hawk ice observation aircraft. 

When: Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rain date: Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Sault Sainte Marie Municipal Airport, Sanderson Field Hangar: 2144 Meridian Street, Sault Sainte Marie

Participants:

• Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie
• Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay
• Coast Guard MH-60 Helicopter from Air Station Traverse City
• Coast Guard Station Sault Ice Rescue Team
• Sugar Island Ice Rescue Team
• Coast Guard Auxiliary Sky Hawk Aircraft
• City of Sault Sainte Marie Fire Department
• City of Sault Sainte Marie Police Department
• Chippewa Country Emergency Management
• Sault Tribe Public Health and Emergency Preparedness
• Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority
• Michigan State Police
• Chippewa Country Road Commission
• Sault Ste. Marie Area Public Schools

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