U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District

Guardians of the Great Lakes

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Guardians of the Great Lakes

The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes 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 U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes deliver multi-mission services in search and rescue, maritime safety and security, environmental protection, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation and icebreaking.

U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes
1240 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44199
(216) 902-6000

U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes Command Center - 1-800-321-4400
Emergency Dismissal Plan Hotline - 216-902-6185

#News-@USCG STA Sheboygan 29 RBS crew responded to a report of an overturned vessel along with Kewaunee Police and Fire in Kewaunee County. Kewaunee Fire recovered one individual and STA recovered the 2nd PIW in an unconscious state. Both were transferred to EMS for further care.

The #USCG and Northern #Michigan Area Committee are holding interagency pollution response training in St. Ignace this week. Expect to see increased first responder presence, equipment & non-toxic dye in the Cut River. https://t.co/SrKsuCCpxS

@USCG STA Sheboygan responded to a #RunawayVessel after the owner fell overboard and the vessel’s kill switch failed to engage. The PIW was rescued by a sheriff’s vessel, while Station Sheboygan safely recovered and returned the unmanned vessel to the #Sheboygan Marina. https://t.co/p8ApJUdKyX

#Today- @USCG Station Oswego responded to a S/V with 7 POB that began taking on water after an allision in Oswego, NY. STA provided a dewatering pump, but when it couldn't keep up with the incoming water, the crew safely assisted in moving the individuals to a local fireboat. https://t.co/NqnxeDQws0

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Lake Michigan is activating a regulated navigation area in Ludington, Michigan. Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/EVfon8S7HP

The @USCG has suspended the search for the missing 73-year-old boater near Conneaut, Ohio, after extensive efforts alongside partner agencies. Search crews covered 9 square nautical miles for 7.5 total hours. Read more here⬇️ https://t.co/vG2ZQtaoDV

@USCG and partner agencies are searching for a 73-year-old man who entered the water after a vessel overturned near Conneaut, Ohio, Wednesday. Read more at: https://t.co/oXAaDi0LEA

The @USCG is emphasizing safety and permitting requirements for organized events in #Chicago. The process is designed to ensure organized events on the water are safe for public & commercial use. Read more at ⬇️ https://t.co/eUq9EqkwKw

#BZ @USCG STA Rochester for rescuing a PIW in Irondequoit Bay, NY. The STA was alerted at 5:09 p.m., arrived on scene, recovered the PIW & transferred them to EMS at Mayer's Marina.

Recognize this kiteboard? It was found near Bar Lake in Manistee, MI around 5 p.m. If it’s yours, or you know who it belongs to, please contact #USCG Sector Lake Michigan at 414-747-7142. #GreatLakes https://t.co/iBPKp0toc4

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