The Coast Guard’s Top Strategies For Facing Fierce Hurricanes
• The Coast Guard strategically pre-positions boats, aircraft, and crews before a hurricane strikes to enable rapid response.
• Coast Guard cutters ride out storms at sea and operate offshore command centers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts.
• The Coast Guard conducts search-and-rescue missions, delivers supplies, assesses damage, and urges public preparedness.
Coast Guard prepares for hurricane rapid response
When hurricanes or tropical storms threaten the U.S., the Coast Guard springs into action, pre-staging boats, cutters, aircraft, and crews for rapid response. They ride out storms at sea, operate offshore command centers, and conduct search-and-rescue missions once conditions allow. Even in extreme weather, their focus is saving lives, delivering supplies, and assessing damage, while urging the public to heed warnings and prepare. Here are the Coast Guard’s top strategies for facing fierce hurricanes:
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