New Haven Coast Guard Hosting Open House Event

NEW HAVEN — Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound will be hosting its annual open house event on Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coast Guard base in New Haven, located at 120 Woodward Avenue.

Admission is free to this event, and there will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and baked goods available for sale as well as music from the Coast Guard Jazz Ensemble.

The public is invited to explore a number of Coast Guard Search and Rescue and Aids to Navigation support boats.

"It is important to note that the CG does not work alone in its efforts to rescue people in distress and protect the environment," Lt. Matt Richards of Incident Management Division at Sector Long Island Sound said in a press release. "Accordingly, boats and vehicles from local police and fire departments will also be on site, including the West Shore Fire Department’s amphibious vessel to give a demonstration."

In preparation for National Safe Boating Week, which runs from May 21st to May 27th, Coast Guard Auxiliary and New Haven Power Squadrons will be available to discuss boating safety and paddle smart activities. Environmental organizations, such as the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, will be there to discuss issues that affect Long Island Sound.

The event provides an opportunity for the public to ask questions and learn about the various CG missions within the Connecticut and Long Island area. There will be information available to help educate people on how to stay safe on the water this summer.