DISTRICT 11 EMBLEM

ELEVENTH DISTRICT

 

The Eleventh Coast Guard District encompasses the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah, the coastal and offshore waters out over thousand miles and the offshore waters of Mexico and Central America down to South America. Coast Guard operational units are located throughout the state of California, with the District and Pacific Area headquarters located on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, California along the east side of San Francisco Bay.

The Coast Guard’s presence on the west coast dates back to 1848, when the Revenue Cutter LAWRENCE was dispatched to San Francisco to maintain maritime order during the chaotic days of the California Gold Rush. Growing from that one ship, the Eleventh District now includes 43 units and it employs over 2,400 active duty, reserve, and civilian employees. These resources carry out Search and Rescue, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Marine Safety, and Aids to Navigation missions over 3.3 million square miles of water. In addition, over 3100 volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary members assist in many Coast Guard mission areas, including Boating Safety and Search and Rescue.

Each year, the Eleventh Coast Guard District units respond to thousands of Search and Rescue cases, saving hundreds of lives, and millions of dollars in property. Additionally, Coast Guard and US Navy assets under the tactical control of the District interdict illegal drugs and migrants that are attempted to be smuggled into the country through the maritime environment.

Since September 11, 2001, the Coast Guard has assumed a dynamic role in protecting the District’s major ports, which include six Tier one ports: San Diego, Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Francisco, Oakland, and Richmond. The Coast Guard’s presence in the District continues to expand, as more people, new equipment, and state of the art technology are employed to meet the needs of the United States as it enters the 21st century.

Vision: Deliver exceptional mission performance and support of our personnel through bold, compassionate leadership, innovation, partnerships and professionalism.

 

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Smith Canal update (final)- the Coast Guard has finished its part in the cleanup of the Smith Canal Oil Spill and has officially transferred authority to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read the release here: https://t.co/3AwzbrfNg3
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Smith Canal update (final)- the Coast Guard has finished its part in the cleanup of the Smith Canal Oil Spill and has officially transferred authority to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read the release here: https://t.co/3AwzbrfNg3
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Smith Canal update - The hard boom has been removed giving vessels full access to Smith Canal. Only sorbent boom/pads remain in the vicinity of the discharge site. Federal and state agencies are discussing response transition today.
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Smith Canal update - The hard boom has been removed giving vessels full access to Smith Canal. Only sorbent boom/pads remain in the vicinity of the discharge site. Federal and state agencies are discussing response transition today.
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Smith Canal update - The hard boom has been removed giving vessels full access to Smith Canal. Only sorbent boom/pads remain in the vicinity of the discharge site. Federal and state agencies are discussing response transition today.
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@USCG crews from STA Golden Gate & AIRSTA SF & the @SFFDPIO rescued 5 boaters near Ocean Beach, Sunday. Yesterday, personnel from Sector SF monitored the removal of 280 GAL of fuel from the beached vessel. The owner has hired contractors for removal. https://t.co/3HkP9hbBcf
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The Unified Command has recovered roughly 400 gallons of used sorbent, oily waste, and floating debris in the Smith Canal. Recovery of remaining sheen continues. Following future assessments, operations will begin shifting towards a shoreside recovery and remediation plan. https://t.co/f3wJPtd8gt The Unified Command has recovered roughly 400 gallons of used sorbent, oily waste, and floating debris in the Smith Canal. Recovery of remaining sheen continues. Following future assessments, operations will begin shifting towards a shoreside recovery and remediation plan. https://t.co/f3wJPtd8gt
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A Coast Guard helicopter aircrew medically evacuated a 74-year-old male hiker from a creek after he fell off a bridge approximately 18 miles east of Brookings, Oregon, Sunday. Read more here: https://t.co/15T1LzbdNS
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A Coast Guard helicopter aircrew medically evacuated a 74-year-old male hiker from a creek after he fell off a bridge approximately 18 miles east of Brookings, Oregon, Sunday. Read more here: https://t.co/15T1LzbdNS
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3/3 Mariners are encouraged to avoid the safety zone on Smith Canal from Louis Park to Yosemite Lake due to the environmental pollution risk. Those affected by the spill and waterway safety zone are encouraged to monitor this page for future info on the safety zone and claims.
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2/3 The product has been contained to a 1.5mile stretch of the canal, and a safety zone for marine traffic has been established on the waterway from Louis Park to Yosemite Lake while cleanup operations are ongoing. There have been no reports of impacted wildlife.
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1/3 A Unified Command consisting of the @USCG, @CalSpillWatch, and the @EPA was established Friday and has been responding to a spill of petroleum product in Smith Canal that occurred Friday afternoon in Stockton, CA. Read the full release here: https://t.co/b3yRkAM0N0
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RT @USCGSoCal: Coast Guard medevacs 32-year-old male from fishing vessel near San Clemente Island. Read More here: https://t.co/hStxoBioYG
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Crews from @USCG Sector Humboldt Bay had the chance to reunite with an 8-year-old boy they rescued recently and provide a some interviews with ABC. Read More here: https://t.co/BEmV6Ce0fI
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Coast Guard medevacs 8-year-old boy from cruise ship near Eureka. Read More: https://t.co/UfAfem6a6P
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Coast Guard medevacs 8-year-old boy from cruise ship near Eureka. Read More: https://t.co/UfAfem6a6P
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RT @USCGSoCal: UPDATE 2: Unified Command Continues to Coordinate the Recovery of Diesel Fuel in Marina del Rey, California. Read more here…
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Yesterday evening, a @USCG STA Rio Vista 29-ft RB-S boat crew rescued 5 people from 2 separate cases. A disabled 22’ ft vessel with 2 adults and 1 child onboard, and a disabled jet ski with 2 teens onboard. No medical concerns were reported and all 5 were returned to land safely. https://t.co/NOf0XY4wmp Yesterday evening, a @USCG STA Rio Vista 29-ft RB-S boat crew rescued 5 people from 2 separate cases. A disabled 22’ ft vessel with 2 adults and 1 child onboard, and a disabled jet ski with 2 teens onboard. No medical concerns were reported and all 5 were returned to land safely. https://t.co/NOf0XY4wmp
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Yesterday evening, a @USCG STA Rio Vista 29-ft RB-S boat crew rescued 5 people from 2 separate cases. A disabled 22’ ft vessel with 2 adults and 1 child onboard, and a disabled jet ski with 2 teens onboard. No medical concerns were reported and all 5 were returned to land safely. https://t.co/NOf0XY4wmp Yesterday evening, a @USCG STA Rio Vista 29-ft RB-S boat crew rescued 5 people from 2 separate cases. A disabled 22’ ft vessel with 2 adults and 1 child onboard, and a disabled jet ski with 2 teens onboard. No medical concerns were reported and all 5 were returned to land safely. https://t.co/NOf0XY4wmp
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Early this morning a @USCG aircrew from Air Station San Francisco hoisted two individuals from their disabled boat that was taking on water near the Benicia-Martinez bridge. #BravoZulu to the crews involved! #uscg #searchandrescue #CoastGuard #California https://t.co/0QCYZX5btQ Early this morning a @USCG aircrew from Air Station San Francisco hoisted two individuals from their disabled boat that was taking on water near the Benicia-Martinez bridge. #BravoZulu to the crews involved! 

#uscg #searchandrescue #CoastGuard #California https://t.co/0QCYZX5btQ
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