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On July 22nd nine members of Sector North Carolina’s Prevention Department volunteered at the Good Shepard Center to help our local community. Their efforts helped sort 286 pounds of food donations and prepare/serve 48 meals!
Great work team!
#communityservice #GoodshepardCenter #givingback
Yesterday we honored two mariners for their rescue of a person in the water 35 miles off of the coast of North Carolina on July 5th. #rescue #uscg
A father-son duo who rescued a man off the Cape Fear coast, rewarded today by the Coast Guard for saving a life.
Today we had the privilege of promoting Marquiche Hughes from Petty Officer First Class to Lieutenant Junior Grade in the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the Battleship North Carolina. LTJG Hughes spoke of gratitude for those who came before him and his brother, LT Hughes, in the service and his optimism that we'll continue to increase representation of black Americans in our commissioned officer corps. #Welcome to the wardroom, Marquiche!
Take a moment today to remember those who protected our homeland, but never came home. #MemorialDay
Headed on the water? Everyone needs a #lifejacket. #safeboating
A life jacket is the single most important piece of equipment on your boat. More than two-thirds of all boating fatalities are drowning incidents. Unfortunately, 90% of these fatalities could have been avoided with the use of a life jacket. So buy one for your loved one, it could save their life. Whether it’s for your children or even your dogs, it’s a great addition
#WearIt #FitToFloat #LifeJackets
Make sure you always let someone know you're headed out on the water, where you're going and when you expect to be back. #fileafloatplan #safeboating
Don't forget to check the weather forecast before you head out on the water! #safeboating
Check the latest weather forecast before you hit the water. Hop on over to weather.gov for the latest updates.
U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) #safeboating
Maintaining a proper lookout keeps everyone safe. #safeboating
The Coast Guard is scheduled to make major changes to the navigational aids on the waterways near Shackleford Banks and Harkers Island, NC. For more information click on the link below.
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The air may be warm, but the water can still be cold. Make sure prepare for emergencies by having the right gear for the water temperature. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek
The air may be warm, but the water can still be cold. Make sure prepare for emergencies by having the right gear for the water temperature. #NationalSafeBoatingWeek
It's #NationalSafeBoatingWeek and Sharkey from the Wilmington Sharks stopped by Station Wrightsville Beach to learn some safe boating tips! Check out this video on the new kill switch requirement.
Our friends on the West Coast helped save Santa, but this #searchandrescue case could have ended differently if Santa didn't have the proper safety and communications equipment. Don't forget your lifejackets, cold weather gear, VHF radios and your registered EPIRBs!
Everyday, we are proud to serve our local & great communities of South West Oregon. This weekend we were honored to assist with a Search & Rescue of a well known visitor to us all - Santa Claus! Dont stress - Christmas is safe!
From all of us here at Sector North Bend we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2021!
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The Coast Guard has suspended the search Thursday for two persons in the water after an overturned recreational vessel was discovered near Beaufort Inlet on Tuesday.
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The Coast Guard and partner agencies continue their search for two persons in the water after an overturned recreational vessel was discovered near Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, Tuesday morning.
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Thank you to those that served before us! #VeteransDay
Today, we honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who served their country during times of war and armed conflict. For those that serve, have served and will serve in the future, today and everyday we say thank you. #HONOR #RESPECT #DEVOTION #USCG
The Coast Guard responded to and is investigating a collision that reportedly took place between a 94-foot tug and barge, and a pontoon boat, near the Emerald Isle High-Rise Bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, Tuesday.
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We truly appreciate all of the support from our Outer Banks community and from around the country.
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A statement from Capt. Matt Baer, Commander of Sector North Carolina, "This morning, a fire took place at a commercial residential complex in Buxton, North Carolina where several active duty Coast Guard members live.
With great sadness, I have confirmed that the family of one of our active duty members is currently unaccounted for. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers while we investigate this incident with local authorities.
The Coast Guard is a small organization. This tragic incident impacts not only this family, crew and station, but various members, families and units throughout the Coast Guard.
In addition to the individuals currently unaccounted for, three other Coast Guard members and their families were displaced by the fire. They are currently in a safe shelter location.
Members trained in critical incident stress management are currently enroute to support those impacted by this tragedy. We are also working with the Coast Guard Foundation and other organizations to further support our members and families during this difficult time."
Check out these photos from #USCG Station Oak Island's vessel es**rt this morning! #MaritimeSecurity with a view!
Today Capt. Baer hosted Mayor Bill Saffo from the City of Wilmington, NC Government to discuss #USCG operations and personnel. #DYK Wilmington is an official Coast Guard City?
All available boats... #neverforget
He was supposed to be in the Twin Towers on 9/11. Instead, LT Michael Day helped coordinate the largest maritime evacuation in human history. After the World Trade Center collapsed, more than 500,000 people fled lower Manhattan, launching a rescue effort that involved virtually every part of the tightknit maritime community in New York. Now, CAPT Day is serving on my team. His actions, and the actions of all first responders, ensure we will never forget.
#NeverForget
Today #USCG Station Oak Island & the Sector Incident Management Division practiced placing boom. This helps us stay #alwaysready in the event we need it to respond to an oil spill!
This afternoon our team including the Sector Boarding Team, USCGC Bluefin, Station Oak Island and our partners New Hanover County Sheriff's Office, Wilmington, NC Police Department, Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, NC, and North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission protected the safety and security of the waterway on the Cape Fear River.
Check out these photos from U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet from their night training last week! Night makes a situation look completely different, so looking at landmarks in the Area of Responsibility and practicing search and rescue techniques in the dark keep our crews #alwaysready.
Check out this awesome video in honor of #WomensEqualityDay!
It's time to smash the bias. #WomensEqualityDay
Today Sector personnel checked out the salvage progress of the more than 30 vessels displaced from Hurricane Isaias in Southport, NC. There are no active oil discharges, and the Coast Guard is overseeing the responsible parties that are actively working to remove the vessels. #USCG #ReadyRelevantResponsive
Sector North Carolina is currently experiencing phone outages.
If you need to contact Sector North Carolina, please call:
(910) 362-4015 or (910) 362-4017.
Yesterday we celebrated the #USCG birthday by conducting post-storm operations to quickly reopen the ports and respond to pollution reports, but we really appreciated the U.S. Marine Corps birthday shout out! #alwaysready #HBD
Happy birthday U.S. Coast Guard! Enjoy the cake. You've earned it for 230 years of being Semper Paratus. Here's to many more of being Always Ready!
The NHC on the possible storm surge coming to North Carolina: "You could be many, many miles inland and still see storm surge dangers associated with this system." We're poised and ready to respond following the storm. Please remove your boats from the water if you can or make sure they're secure. #staysafeNC #alwaysready
Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center, with the 5 p.m. EDT Sunday update regarding Tropical Storm Isaias. Closed-captioning is available.
Capt. Matt Baer, Sector North Carolina Commander, spoke with WRAL TV this afternoon to discuss #USCG preparations for #HurricaneIsaias and remind viewers of the dangerous beach and sea conditions storms can bring! #staysafeNC #alwaysready
Tropical Storm Isaias could bring T.S. force winds to #northcarolina as early as Monday morning. Boaters, make sure you stow your gear and move your boat out of the water if you can, or move it to a safe place and secure it well!
Last week our crew participated in the annual Fifth District Hurricane Exercise to stay #alwaysready throughout Hurricane Season. Are you and your family prepared? Check out the resources in the comment below!
#HBD AMVER! The Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System has been used to save lives on the high seas for 62 years.
Was anyone born on July 18, 1958? If so, you share a birthday with the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, or "AMVER."
It is a voluntary, computer-based global ship reporting system used world wide to arrange for assistance to persons in distress at sea.
Merchant ship owners and managers register their vessels which can then be called upon to assist others nearby.
For more information on how commercial vessels can participate, view the @amveruscg fact sheet at:https://www.amver.com/Content/Docs/Facts/UscgCgMixAmverFactSheet.pdf
EPIRBs and safety equipment save lives! Check out these photos from a vessel fire last night where #USCG Station Fort Macon rescued the crew following emergency notification. #registeryourEPIRB #alwaysready
Today we celebrated the official frocking of Captain Matt Baer. Congratulations to Captain Baer and his family.
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Commander Tracy Wirth, Response Department Head of Sector North Carolina, with a few words during Hurricane Preparedness Week 2020.
HSC Jeff Borup, an Assistant Safety Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Strike Team, goes into detail about the pollution mitigation operations currently happening atWayfarers Cove and Marina in Minnescott Beach, NC. Although disaster clean up operations may not be the most exciting part of serving in the Coast Guard, it is a necessary one.
CWO Russ Strathern, Branch Director for the North Task Force, describes the ESF-10 mission in New Bern, NC on Oct. 8, 2018. Video by FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency photojournalist Liz Roll.
Chief Kelly, with one of our shallow-water response boat team, learns the secret to a long life ...
Lt. j.g. Daniel Rynard, a shallow-water response boat task force leader, met today with Emergency Operation Center leaders across North Carolina to discuss tactics and operations. In this video, he discusses the staging of Coast Guard shallow-water response boats in the State of North Carolina in response to Hurricane Florence, and advises the public on emergency contacts.
Lt. Dana Schmitt discusses shallow-water response boat staging operations and the layered multi-agency response operations in the state of North Carolina.
Capt. Bion Stewart, commander of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina and incident commander for the Coast Guard's Hurricane Florence response in North Carolina, discusses public safety and first responder operations as Florence impacts the region.
Capt. Bion Stewart, commander of Coast Guard Sector North Carolina and incident commander for the Coast Guard's Hurricane Florence response in North Carolina, discusses public safety and first responder operations as Florence impacts the region.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Holidays!
FT MACON, NC, JULY 16 2014: Video of USCG volunteers firing cannon at FT Macon State Park. Video by LT Briggs.
Video from the K-9 Presentation for the Crystal Coast Disaster Coalition meeting - Jan 9, 2013.
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