Coast Guard Station Michigan City

Coast Guard Station Michigan City
Part of 9th District
Michigan City, Indiana
Coordinates 41°43′26″N 86°54′27″W / 41.7239°N 86.9074°W / 41.7239; -86.9074Coordinates: 41°43′26″N 86°54′27″W / 41.7239°N 86.9074°W / 41.7239; -86.9074
Type Coast Guard Station
Site information
Owner United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Condition Renovated 1988
Site history
Built 1888[1]
In use 1888 to Present[1]

Coast Guard Station Michigan City is a United States Coast Guard station located in Michigan City, Indiana.[1][2] The station is the only Coast Guard Station located on Lake Michigan in Indiana. Station Michigan City is a multi-mission unit that conducts missions in search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, homeland security and marine environmental protection.[2] The station responds to an average of 125 search and rescue cases a year, assisting nearly two million dollars in property.[1]

Role in Homeland Security

Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the station took on the important mission known as ports, waterways, and coastal security.[2] The mission includes regular security patrols along the Indiana and Michigan lakeshore to prevent, and protect against potential sabotage by terrorists. The station also conducts many law enforcement boardings to make sure the operator of the boat follows safety guidelines.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Station Overview" (PDF). United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Station Michigan City". United States Coast Guard. Retrieved 2009-02-23.

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