PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Coast Guard units in the path of Hurricane Earl are making preparations to ensure an effective response in the wake of the storm Thursday.
Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee for Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set port condition Yankee for Hampton Roads in preparation for Hurricane Earl.
Coast Guard responding to oil platform explosion off Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to a report of 13 people in the water following an oil platform explosion in block 380 approximately 90 miles south of Vermillion Bay, La., at about 9:19 a.m.
Coast Guard reminds boaters to “Boat Responsibly” during Labor Day weekend
SEATTLE — The U.S. Coast Guard anticipates an increased number of people will utilize Labor Day weekend to take advantage of the recreational boating opportunities available throughout Puget Sound, the Columbia River and along the coasts of Oregon and Washington.
Port condition Zulu set for North Carolina
FORT MACON, N.C. — The Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina and Captain of the Port Cape Fear River have set port condition Zulu for all commercial waterways in North Carolina effective 6 a.m. in preparation for the anticipated heavy weather impact of Hurricane Earl.

