Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for Miami, Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI — Effective 9 a.m. Tuesday, Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP), Capt. Chris Scraba, increased port conditions for the Port of Miami and Port Everglades to X-RAY, due to the expectation that gale force winds generated by Hurricane Irene may arrive within 48 hours.
Waterfront facilities should be removing potential flying debris, hazardous materials and oil pollution hazards from...