Coast Guard Establishes Potomac Safety Zone After Aircraft Incident
Published Date: 2/13/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone on the Potomac River between the 14th Street Bridge and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to keep people and boats safe after an aircraft accident. Only authorized boats can enter this area while first responders and dive teams work. This means boaters in the area need to follow new rules for a while to stay safe.
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Temporary Potomac River safety zone
You may not enter the Potomac River waters between the 14th Street Bridge (north) and the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (south) unless the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland-National Capital Region or a designated representative specifically authorizes you. The safety zone is temporary and is in place to protect the public and vessels and to keep first responders and dive teams safe while they work.
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