Welcome to the Ninth Coast Guard District 

                                     

Guardians of the Great Lakes
 

The Ninth Coast Guard District is responsible for all Coast Guard operations throughout the five Great Lakes, the Saint Lawrence Seaway and parts of the surrounding states including 6,700 miles of shoreline and 1,500 miles of the international border with Canada. The 6,000 active duty, reserve, civilian and auxiliary men and women who make up the Ninth District deliver multi-mission services in search and rescue, maritime safety and security, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation and icebreaking.

 

          

 

NINTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT
1240 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
(216) 902-6000

 

Ninth District Command Center - 1-800-321-4400
Emergency Dismissal Plan Hotline - 216-902-6185

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#UPDATE- The 2 missing boys were located at approximately 7:30pm unharmed at a local elementary school! All @USCG a… https://t.co/qwPKatbUSa
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(2 of 2) #USCG crews are working with local PD, FD and EMS and their ice rescue teams. We received notification at… https://t.co/cK9aVKHFLt
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(1 of 2) #BREAKING #HappeningNow- @USCG units are responding to a 911 relay of two missing boys, ages 9 & 10, last… https://t.co/88djreKJE7
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#DYK that our #USCG air crews assist in ice operations by gathering imagery of ice in shipping channels? That helps… https://t.co/pSy5KcPhuE
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RT @glicetracker: Great Lakes ice update for March 17, 2023: Combined 7% | Lake Superior 6% | Lake Michigan 6% | Lake Huron 12% | L…
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Our #USCG members across the #GreatLakes region are dressed & train for these types of situations! Take steps to pr… https://t.co/1CUD2Pb9x4
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Great video talking about our collaborative #IceBreaking efforts. We are thankful for our #partnerships on the… https://t.co/B6PMwGODfR
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Before-during-after! Check out CGC Mackinaw breaking ice in #GreenBay this morning. The cutter establishes a track,… https://t.co/MZ74O4t693
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Last night, #USCG SEC Sault Ste Marie received a MEDEVAC request from #BeaverIsland for a 58YOF w/abdominal distens… https://t.co/LqHO6Wn0IO
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It’s always a great tip to stay hydrated on the water! #USCG #GreatLakesBoatingSafety https://t.co/yNmGEAL2pr
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RT @USCG: #Sundaymorningreads 📖 ☕ - #TheLongBlueLine: OCS and female trailblazers in the Coast Guard’s officer corps, 1973-2010 To read th…
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Does this vessel belong to you? #USCG SEC Lake Michigan received report of a 20’ recreational vessel, adrift and un… https://t.co/k35LylYcPK
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RT @OpDryWater: Boating at night can be exhilarating! An after-dark cruise or night fishing experience is exciting, but it doesn't come wit…
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Ice Liberty!🧊 #USCG Cutter Mackinaw crew enjoyed some ice liberty in Maud Bay on #StMarysRiver. They held a “March… https://t.co/dTQmev9aLT
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#USCG to open Green Bay Regulated Navigation Area Tuesday, March 14 at 7am CST. #USCG Cutters Mackinaw and Neah Ba… https://t.co/eJR9PXx4gO
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The weather is always changing in the #GreatLakes region. Keep a close eye on the weather conditions before plannin… https://t.co/npBGBk0EzQ
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RT @glicetracker: Great Lakes ice update for March 9, 2023: Combined 8% | Lake Superior 8% | Lake Michigan 9% | Lake Huron 14% | La…
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It’s always ICE to work with our Canadian #partners on the #GreatLakes to ensure our shared waterways are safe and… https://t.co/TkqBGWGEDi
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RT @USCG: Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 🙌 We honor & celebrate all the incredible women who helped pave the way to make the service what…
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Remember to always have the necessary equipment on your vessel. That includes fully functional and up to date fire… https://t.co/oFuXC9OcvT
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If you witness someone fall overboard, do NOT take your eyes off of them! Throw floatation devices out to them and yell "man overboard, port/starboard side!" while continuously pointing at them. The operator can then maneuver the vessel to recover the person in water.
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Happy #NationalDogDay! Let's see your buddies enjoying the water!
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One thing you can count on is that the Great Lakes are unpredictable. Keep the fun days fun by being safe, wearing lifejackets, and planning ahead. 
Thanks for sharing your fun, safe day with us, Jessi!
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Remember BOSN Wren, who just earned his master cutterman title on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ALDER? Bet you didn't know he made an appearance in the opening scene of Clear and Present Danger starring Harrison Ford!
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#OTD 20 years ago, Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) made its 1st drug interdiction. These aircrews deploy on #USCG cutters and use precision gunfire to stop drug smuggling vessels. #HITRON2020
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The Coast Guard Band completed their Great Lakes summer tour Sunday in Cantigny Military Park in Wheaton, Illinois with a most entertaining performance in front of more than 1,100 people at the outdoor venue. Mixed in with a variety of instrumentals, marches and patriotic songs was a medley of popular Julie Andrew songs sung by extremely talented Petty Officer 1st Class Megan Weikleenget. Each year the Band tours a different Coast Guard district. Next year, they'll perform on the west coast in District 11.
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Bandit says everyone can have fun while being safe on the water! 
Tag or share to remind a friend to wear a lifejacket on the water!
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Look after each other out there. Things can change in an instant.
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