We all play a role in national security.
The Department of Homeland Security recently launched a nationwide “See Something, Say Something” campaign.
The campaign has two goals, raising public awareness of the indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats and emphasizing the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper authorities.
The Coast Guard urges you to adopt a heightened sense of sensitivity toward unusual events or individuals you may encounter in or around America’s waterways: your ports, docks, marinas, riversides, beaches, or waterfront communities. If you see something suspicious, say something by calling 877-24-WATCH.
Coastal residents, recreational boaters and regular beach goers know what’s normal and what’s not on their waterfront. America’s Waterway Watch (AWW) enlists the help of those who live, work or play around America’s waterfront areas to help keep their communities and our nation safe.
Find out more about the AWW program here. You can follow AWW on Twitter: @
Emergency phone numbers, San Francisco Bay:
USCG San Francisco Bay and Ocean Emergencies or or 911.
You can also reach the USCG on marine radio channel 16.
Non-emergency numbers, San Francisco Bay:
Coast Guard Station San Francisco, located on Yerba Buena Island, can be reached at .
Coast Guard Station Golden Gate, located at Fort Baker near Sausalito, can be reached at . This number may also be used for emergencies.
The Public Affairs office of Coast Guard District 11 Headquarters, located at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, can be reached at . If the call is not quickly answered you can contact the Public Affairs Duty Officer at .
For continuing news from USCG District 11 headquarters please go to D11 Public Affairs Media Port
Get involved!
By the way, the Coast Guard is now hiring. They have been saving lives and guarding the coast since 1790. The Coast Guard is correctly both a branch of the U.S. military and a federal law enforcement agency. It is also the largest rescue and water safety organization on the planet. Learn more at: gocoastguard.com
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy offers a 100% free four-year Bachelor of Science program and a commission as an officer. About 80% of new Lieutenant JGs go on to grad school and work toward their Master's degree -- and in most cases grad school is also paid for by the Coast Guard -- all that for a five-year commitment. The Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut is the only U.S. military academy to which a person may apply directly. Learn more at: www.uscga.edu
Too old for the academy or active duty service? Volunteer for the nation's oldest all-volunteer military-connected maritime organization, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. America's volunteer guardians have been promoting safety, security and stewardship since 1939. Learn more at: www.cgaux.org
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