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Press Release | Sept. 25, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard establishes Area Command Post in response to Tropical Storm Helene

U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Southeast

Joint Information Center: 786-373-6675, D7hurricaneresponse2024@gmail.com

MIAMI — The Seventh Coast Guard District established an Area Command Post in response to Tropical Storm Helene, Wednesday, at Coast Guard Air Station Miami in Opa Locka.  

Media looking for information regarding the Coast Guard's preparations and response to Helene, please contact the Joint Information Center at 786-373-6675 or by email at D7hurricaneresponse2024@gmail.com

Updated Port Condition changes by the captains of the ports are available on the Homeport website and announced on official unit social media pages throughout the Seventh District. Check below for your local Coast Guard sector page:  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Key West  

U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan  

Refer to the National Hurricane Center website and National Weather Service reports for the most updated storm developments and forecasted impacts.  

Imagery of the Coast Guard’s storm response efforts will be posted to our official social media accounts and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Hub (DVIDS). Press releases will be posted to the D7 News Room.  

For breaking news, follow us on X (formerly Twitter). For more information, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. As a reminder, social media should never be used to report life-threatening distress or law enforcement emergencies.  Report urgent distress to the Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 or by dialing 911.  

-USCG-