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THUNDER
Continued from page 3
with appearances by Captain of the Port
Michael Zamperini on local media outlets
to let the public know about the river
closure and the reasons for it.
The cooperation between the local
media and the Coast Guard was a critical
element in making the boating public
aware of the situation and significantly
reduced attempts by local boaters to
enter the safety zone. On the day of the
event Team Coast Guard went into action
to make sure the public was aware of the
closure and that boaters did not go into
harm’s way.
Reservists On Duty
On the morning of the 21st, two 29-foot
patrol boats, crewed by USCG Reserve
personnel, were deployed several hours
before the event to work with local law
enforcement to enforce the closure. Their
mission was to patrol the river, making
sure that no recreational boaters entered
the safety zone. They also provided on-
the-water information to command staff
regarding river conditions and identifed
potential problems. Reservists worked
in shifts to provide coverage throughout
the day and long into the evening.
Auxiliarists Lend a Hand
The Coast Guard Auxiliary was also
called into action to provide assistance
with checking local marinas in the
Louisville area to make sure the boating
public was aware of the closures.
Lee Tucci (Flotilla 082-04-03), Rick
Goranflo (082-04-10), Rick Schal
(082-04-02), Nick McManus (082-04-
01) & Bill Smith (Flotilla 082-12-07)
USCG Aux Photo by H William Smith
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