Safety Zone Established for Buffalo Fireworks Display
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The Coast Guard has created a temporary safety zone in Bell Slip, part of the Outer Harbor in Buffalo, New York. This rule restricts access to all navigable waters within a 280-foot radius of a specific launch point at coordinates 42 degrees 51 minutes 34.0 seconds North and 78 degrees 52 minutes 29.8 seconds West.
Why it matters: This rule ensures that boat traffic does not interfere with a scheduled fireworks show or put mariners at risk from falling debris or launch equipment. While the geographic area is small, it creates a clear legal boundary for enforcement during the event window.
Who it affects
- Boat operators and recreational watercraft in Bell Slip on July 3, 2026
This rule was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Eastern Great Lakes, and is available in the Federal Register for full details.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document