Coast Guard rescues 17 people, 3 dogs from floodwaters near Alexander County, Illinois
Coast Guard flood punt team members from Sector Upper Mississippi River rescued 17 people and three dogs from floodwaters in Alexander County, Illinois, June 12, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard rescued 17 people and three dogs from floodwaters in Alexander County, Illinois, Tuesday.
Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River deployed a Western Rivers Flood...
Coast Guard sets safety zone on Mississippi River
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Mississippi River due to imminent danger of vessel wakes over topping the Caruthersville, Mo., city front flood wall.
The safety zone will extend the entire width of the river from mile marker 844 to mile marker 849 for approximately eight days, starting at noon.
Mariners shall not enter into or move within the safety zone...
Coast Guard rescues 1 adult & 3 children from flood waters in North Dakota
ST. LOUIS – A Coast Guard airboat crew rescued 1 adult and three children from flood waters in an area south of Harwood, N.D., Friday.
Coast Guard Flood Response AST1 Interview
FARGO, N.D. – In this video by the U.S. Coast Guard, Petty Officer 1st Class Matt High, an Air Station Traverse City, Mich., rescue swimmer, discusses an over flight of the Red River in response to the 2009 midwest flood response, Saturday, March 28, 2009. (U.S. Coast Guard video/Petty Officer 3rd Class Renee C. Aiello)
Video – Coast Guard Overflight of the Red River
FARGO, N.D. – An Air Station Traverse City, Mich., helicopter crew conducts an over flight of the Red River in response to the 2009 midwest flooding, Saturday, March 28, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 3rd Class Renee C. Aiello)
Coast Guard flood rescues reaches 91
FARGO, N.D. — As of March 29, 2009, Coast Guard crews have rescued 93 people since the commencement of flood response operations along the Red River on March 25. Today, Coast Guard air boats crews are conducting welfare checks of residents in areas isolated by the flood waters to confirm they are not in need of assistance. Those who do need help are being evacuated to safe, designated locations....
Video – Coast Guard rescues 18 adults; 14-month-old
FARGO, N.D. – Coast Guard rescue air boat and helicopter crews rescued 16 adults and a 14-month-old from rising flood waters here yesterday.
Coast Guard responds to flooding in North Dakota, Minnesota
ST. LOUIS – The Coast Guard has established an Incident Command Post in preparation for the high-water conditions in the Red River, which runs through Minnesota and North Dakota.
