Category: Safety

Anything to do with water and boat safety.

Coast Guard warns of dangers as weather warms

With warmer temperatures predicted this weekend the Coast Guard is warning folks to stay away from water. Source: Coast Guard warns of dangers as weather... Read More

Coast Guard to protect the city on Super Bowl Sunday

While everyone soaks up the Super Bowl and the halftime show at NRG Stadium, there’s a whole team of men and women that’ll be protecting... Read More

Coast Guard rescues driver stuck on California jetty

Do not try this at home. A driver ventured out onto a jetty in Humboldt County recently, during extremely dangerous conditions, forcing a Coast Guard... Read More

Coast Guard plans more fog signal changes

SOUTH PORTLAND — A year after switching several foghorns along the Maine coast to radio-controlled operation, the Coast Guard is at it again. Last week,... Read More

What the Coast Guard wants you to know about ice rescues

Find out how what it takes to rescue someone whose fallen through the ice. Source: What the Coast Guard wants you to know about ice... Read More

Safe Harbor

Just another reminder for folks to take the weather into account, especially if you’re planning on spending time on the water. If the weather’s bad,... Read More

Coast Guard Warns of Hazardous Conditions Due to Storm

Officials urge all beachgoers to take caution while along the coast. (Breaking) Source: Coast Guard Warns of Hazardous Conditions Due to Storm Read More

A Not-So-Fine Kettle of Fish

A fellow at UCSB’s NCEAS and colleagues find that certain fish at sushi restaurants may be mislabeled. That spicy tuna roll you order at your... Read More

Coast Guard fines man $9,500 for laser strike on state ferry

SEATTLE (AP) – A Whidbey Island man must pay a $9,500 civil penalty for shining a high-powered blue laser at a Washington state ferry in... Read More

Coast Guard and state wildlife officials monitor Dungeness crab fleet

ASTORIA — The Coast Guard is teaming with Oregon and Washington state authorities to monitor the commercial crab fishing fleet across the Oregon and Washington... Read More

Safe Travels

We know a lot of folks are headed back home after the holiday. We wish all of you safe travels. Read More