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Irish Coast Guard - Howth Unit

Chinese Lanterns

29/4/2016

 
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The long weekend has arrived and the evenings are getting brighter, summer can’t be too far away! ​ This time of the year traditionally sees people starting to dust off BBQ’s and start planning outdoor parties. There’s plenty of ways to impress your friends in your garden from showing off your latest Samba dance moves to showcasing your sugar free ice cream deserts. Dance to the Samba while eating ice cream to your heart’s content but one thing we’d ask you to not take out this year is your collection of Chinese Lanterns.
 
Chinese Lanterns when released can travel quickly over the water and be easily confused with marine distress flares which are very similar in colour. When a flare call is reported to the Coast Guard emergency operations centre an immediate response is activated as this could indicate someone is in difficulty in the water and needs urgent assistance. Equally our colleagues in the Fire Service have had to respond to fires over the years after the flame from a Chinese Lantern ignited materials when they landed.
 
The Irish Coast Guard unit in Howth has already responded in the last week to reports of flares over Dublin Bay which has tied up resources until it could be confirmed to be a false alarm. If you do see what appears to be flare near water never delay, call the Coast Guard @ 112 or 999 immediately. Have a safe and fun weekend.
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    Our team of 25 volunteers based at Howth Harbour provide 24/7 on-call coverage and have specialised training to respond to local coastal emergencies in their own locality.

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