U.S. Coast Guard units from across the Heartland District conduct various missions from rivers to the Gulf. Missions conducted within the Heartland District's 26-state area of responsibility include search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, migrant interdiction, and drug interdiction. (U.S. Coast Guard video compiled by Petty Officer 3rd Class Cheyenne Basurto)
WHO: Coast Guard Station Chicago, Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Chicago Harbor Safety Committee, Chicago Police Department Marine Unit, and Chicago Fire Department - Marine & Dive Operations
WHAT: Representatives from each agency will discuss steps boaters can take to stay safe on the water and address the dangers and risks associated with illegal charter operations.
WHEN: Friday, Sept....
ST. IGNACE, Mich. — The Coast Guard and Northern Michigan Area Committee will hold an interagency training and exposition event at the Little Bear East Arena in St. Ignace Tuesday and Wednesday.
CLEVELAND — The Coast Guard medevaced a 55-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man, both experiencing medical emergencies, from Isle Royale, Michigan, Wednesday.
CLEVELAND – The Coast Guard suspended its search at approximately 5 p.m. Wednesday for the missing 73-year-old man in Lake Erie off of Conneaut Harbor, Ohio.
CLEVELAND – The Coast Guard and partner agencies are searching for a person who entered the water after a vessel overturned near Conneaut, Ohio, Wednesday.
CHICAGO — Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Chicago is reminding event organizers, sponsors and the boating public about marine event permit requirements.
