Coast Guard Releases Additional Emergency Contact Numbers For Houston Area

Please do not notify first responders of your location and distress by social media…

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center is receiving an extremely high level of calls for help.

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Please do not notify first responders of your location and distress by social media – Please call 911, or to reach the Coast Guard, please call any of the following numbers only if you feel your life is in jeopardy:

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281-464-4851    |    281-464-4852    |     281-464-4853    |    281-464-4854    |     281-464-4855

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Please abide by the following safety measures:

• Stay calm, do not panic.
• Do not go into your attic – rescuers from the air cannot see you.
• Safely seek high ground
• Safely mark your roof to be seen by the air. To get rescuers attention, wave sheets, towels etc.

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A Joint Information Center has been established at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston to disseminate response information for Hurricane Harvey. 

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