http://coastguard.dodlive.mil Official Blog of the U.S. Coast Guard Mon, 20 May 2013 20:01:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/01/responding-in-the-aftermath-of-a-disaster-the-surge-capacity-force/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/01/responding-in-the-aftermath-of-a-disaster-the-surge-capacity-force/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:33:02 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=29561 The size and impact of Hurricane Sandy will be remembered for years to come and the significance of the storm will not be lost to the Coast Guard civilian volunteers who were part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Surge Capacity Force. Following Hurricane Katrina, a need was recognized for the federal government to be more responsive in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. Thus, the surge capacity force was created.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2013/01/responding-in-the-aftermath-of-a-disaster-the-surge-capacity-force/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/12/2012-videos-of-the-year-hms-bounty-rescue/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/12/2012-videos-of-the-year-hms-bounty-rescue/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:17:58 +0000 PA2 Kelly Parker http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=29125 We’ve reached our 10th video nominee in our search for the 2012 Video of the Year. In our final video, Rescue swimmer Daniel Todd tells us about the daring rescue of 14 sailors from the HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/12/2012-videos-of-the-year-hms-bounty-rescue/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/11/opening-u-s-ports-after-disaster-an-all-hands-on-deck-evolution/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/11/opening-u-s-ports-after-disaster-an-all-hands-on-deck-evolution/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 19:37:36 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=28528 In every one of America’s ports, the Coast Guard has plans in place to protect lives and property from natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy. U.S. cities contend with the threat of natural and manmade disasters every year as a major port taken out of commission could devastate local businesses and ripple into the national economy. Despite some ports opening just hours after the storm had passed, there is still work to be done in harder hit areas. Currently, the Coast Guard is focused on getting the ports of New York and New Jersey back to full operations. ]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/11/opening-u-s-ports-after-disaster-an-all-hands-on-deck-evolution/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/10/coast-guard-responds-in-the-wake-of-sandy/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/10/coast-guard-responds-in-the-wake-of-sandy/#comments Wed, 31 Oct 2012 12:55:34 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=28496 The Coast Guard has a proud tradition of preserving life in even the most adverse conditions and stood ready to continue that tradition in the wake of Sandy. Coast Guard helicopter crews were busy responding to multiple requests to rescue people who were trapped in their homes in the wake of the storm. Coast Guard aircrews were sent from both air stations Atlantic City and Cape Cod to provide search and rescue response. ]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/10/coast-guard-responds-in-the-wake-of-sandy/feed/ 13 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/do-you-have-a-disaster-supply-kit/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/do-you-have-a-disaster-supply-kit/#comments Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:51:52 +0000 Lt. j.g. Carl McLaughlin http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=27951 September is National Preparedness Month and with Hurricane Isaac fresh in our minds, safety and preparedness couldn’t be more relevant. Whether you live in an area always at risk for a natural disaster, or a community that rarely has one, everyone should have a disaster supply kit.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/do-you-have-a-disaster-supply-kit/feed/ 2 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/mobilizing-in-the-aftermath-of-a-hurricane/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/mobilizing-in-the-aftermath-of-a-hurricane/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 19:49:26 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=27873 With the threat of destruction looming every hurricane season, complacency is a responder’s worst enemy and aircrews work year-round to ensure they are ready to support their nation and community in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Altogether the preparedness and teamwork at the region’s four air stations paid huge dividends post-Isaac in the form of 28 lives saved and 54 assisted.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/09/mobilizing-in-the-aftermath-of-a-hurricane/feed/ 2 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/08/responding-in-the-wake-of-isaac/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/08/responding-in-the-wake-of-isaac/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 20:47:34 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=27744 As Hurricane Isaac made landfall on the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, local, state and federal responders were at the ready to provide aid and assistance to Gulf Coast communities. Over the past two days, the Coast Guard has rescued 17 people and two pets by helicopter in the greater New Orleans area.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/08/responding-in-the-wake-of-isaac/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/family-of-9-rescued-during-tropical-storm-debby/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/family-of-9-rescued-during-tropical-storm-debby/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:53:00 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=26380 A family of nine was enjoying a relaxing summer vacation on Dog Island, south of Carrabelle, Fla. But slow-moving Topical Storm Debby had other plans for them.]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/family-of-9-rescued-during-tropical-storm-debby/feed/ 4 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/2012-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/2012-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:15:25 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=25616 The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season officially began last Friday, but two storm names have already been crossed off the list. With two named storms occurring before the season even started – Alberto and Beryl – Craig Fugate, administrator of Federal [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/06/2012-atlantic-hurricane-season-begins/feed/ 0 http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/hurricane-season-is-almost-here-are-you-ready/ http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/hurricane-season-is-almost-here-are-you-ready/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 17:47:52 +0000 LT Stephanie Young http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/?p=25329 While the Atlantic hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June 1, scientists at the Climate Prediction Center are predicting moderate chances for a tropical depression or a storm to form in the Caribbean during the next two weeks. The chances [...]]]> http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2012/05/hurricane-season-is-almost-here-are-you-ready/feed/ 9