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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CGC NEAH BAY, #Cleveland broke ice in the Soo Locks N. Canal #Michigan supporting @detroitdistrict & on going Soo L… https://t.co/u431BeQRDD
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So many different types of vessels for on the water fun! Just remember to label those vessels with an “IF FOUND” St… https://t.co/5G4c2CWICZ
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RT @USCGLANTAREA: Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to the volunteers who provide our units with vital family…
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RT @glicetracker: Great Lakes ice update for March 25, 2023: Combined 6% | Lake Superior 6% | Lake Michigan 5% | Lake Huron 9% | La…
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BZ on the swift response from #USCG STA Chicago when SEC Lake Michigan received report of a disabled 16FT Lund with… https://t.co/GqadpglIX7
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RT @NWSDetroit: A Gale Warning has been issued for Lakes Huron, St Clair and Erie Saturday morning into the overnight. #miwx https://t.co/…
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Now is a great time to take a Boating Safety Course! Boater education can save lives and reduce incidents and injur… https://t.co/zw7Xfpd5RP
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#FridayFromTheField The end of ice season is near. #USCG crews around the #GreatLakes are starting to prepare for s… https://t.co/yHaS2RKZZJ
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RT @detroitdistrict: This morning, @USCG Cutter Katmai Bay locked through the Poe Lock to start breaking ice in Whitefish Bay. Homeported i…
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Attention all ice fishermen and winter enthusiasts! Ice breaking is in full swing across the #GreatLakes working in… https://t.co/ot5aCNO6Po
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#DYK that battery life drains faster in cold weather? Always have two forms of communication such as a radio or per… https://t.co/zXrbRSjfbr
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RT @BoatingCampaign: Spring is here, and one look never goes out of style - a life jacket! 😍 Check out more resources from our spring tool…
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You know winter is officially over when boats start coming out of storage. #USCG SEC Buffalo brings out the 45’ RBM… https://t.co/m4p3sDwygL
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RT @detroitdistrict: The #SooLocks open March 25 at 12:01 a.m. for the start of the 2023 navigation season. These color-coded photos show p…
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BZ for the swift response last night when @USCG STA Saginaw River received notification of a 16’ vessel w/ 3 POBs t… https://t.co/galh28vcdq
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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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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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