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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