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Missions - normal Search and Rescue Aids to Navigation Ports, Waterways and Coastal Security Marine Environmental Response Waterways Management Vessel Traffic Service Marine Safety Marine Inspection Marine Investigation Recreational Boating Safety

Authorities

Area of Responsibility 8300 miles of navigable waterways, 3000 used commercially 30 Major Lakes / 211 Dams / 57 Locks Major Rivers: Mississippi Ohio Tennessee Cumberland Allegheny Monongahela Kanawha Big Sandy Kentucky Green Wabash Tenn-Tom

Units 3 Marine Safety Units (MSUs): MSU Pittsburgh MSU Huntington MSU Paducah 2 Marine Safety Detachments MSD Nashville MSD Cincinnati 6 Cutters (WLR) OSAGE OBION CHIPPEWA CIMARRON CHENA OUACHITA

Earthquake Response COOP Mass Rescue Marine Environmental Protection Port Security Severe Weather/Floods Salvage Maritime System Recovery Waterways Action

Incident Commander Duties Evaluate Damage Maintain COMMS with subordinate commands & coordinate responses Decide on proper response to requests for assistance from other agencies Establish & patrol limited access areas, regulated navigation areas Prepare for the possibility of aftershocks Evaluate damage, oversee reconstruction activities Conduct oversight of all MTSR operations Determine schedule for stand-down from implementation Conduct demobilization and return units to normal operating status

USCG Assets - Local 25’ Response Boat 2 boats local, 8 total Capacity – 3 crew, 7 pax Towing capabilities Western River Flood Punt (WRFP) 4 - 16’ Flood Punts 9 member team Max capacity – 2 crew, 4 pax Not made for swift water rescue

Western Rivers Flood Punts (WRFP) Capabilities: Search & Rescue Victim Transportation Waterborne Logistical Support Vital Supplies Delivery . Locations: Paducah, KY Huntington, WV.

USCG Assets - Nationwide Maritime Safety & Security Teams Port Security Units National Strike Force Contingency Communications Packages CG Reserves & Auxiliary

National Response Framework (NRF) Emergency Support Function Annexes ESF #1 – Transportation (USCG Supporting Agency) ESF #9 – SAR (USCG, FEMA, NPS, DoD Primary Agencies) ESF #10 – Oil & HAZMAT (EPA & USCG Primary Agencies) NCP vs NRF

MTSRU Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit Facilitate system stabilization and short-term recovery during the response phase of incident management (notionally < 90 days) Assist in the transition from short-term recovery to long-term recovery efforts perform by others Support long-term recovery through steady-state activities, and maintain domestic maritime commerce and global supply chain security Priorities (SAR / Pollution Response / MTS) MTSR plan part of the AMSP

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