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Coast Guard responds to Typhoon Soudelor
SANTA RITA, Guam—With the support of Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam deployed nine Coast Guard members on Aug. 3 to Saipan to help with the assessment of the Port of Saipan, the gasoline spill response, and port recovery efforts.
Subsequently, on Aug. 4 Sector Guam, in close collaboration with the Guam Army National Guard and the Guam Fire Department, was able to arrange transportation for the re-deployment of members from the Guam National Guard from Guam to Saipan to assist in recovery efforts.
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- Coast Guard Sector Guam, in close collaboration with the Guam Army National Guard and the Guam Fire Department, deploys members from the Guam National Guard from Guam to Saipan on Aug. 4 to assist in recovery efforts. (Contributed Photo)
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- U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam deploys nine Coast Guard members on Aug. 3 to Saipan to help with the assessment of the Port of Saipan, the gasoline spill response and port recovery efforts. (Contributed Photo)
In addition, the Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia transported 10 individuals from Mobil and Saipan Power Authority in an effort to get all essential personnel to Saipan and expedite the recovery efforts.
Upon safe delivery of the responders to Saipan, Coast Guard cutter Sequoia will commence operations to replace and repair navigational aids that are essential to the safety of vessels operating in the area.
The assistance provided by Coast Guard Sector Guam, Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia and HSC-25 is one of many examples that illustrate the strength of the partnerships that exist between federal and local agencies on Guam and the CNMI.
Additional details will be provided as updates are available. (USCG)
