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Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City 2011 Hurricane Season

Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Texas City 2011 Hurricane Season Brief

Homeland Security When is Hurricane Season? United States Coast Guard June 1 st through

Homeland Security When is Hurricane Season? United States Coast Guard June 1 st through November 30 th Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security Marine Safety Unit Texas City 1851 -2005 United States Coast Guard

Homeland Security Marine Safety Unit Texas City 1851 -2005 United States Coast Guard

Homeland Security TEXAS HURRICANES United States Coast Guard This map shows all category 1

Homeland Security TEXAS HURRICANES United States Coast Guard This map shows all category 1 to 5 hurricanes whose centers have passed within 10 nautical miles of the Texas state boundary during the period 1851 to 2005. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security REMAIN IN PORT POLICY United States Coast Guard • During hurricane season,

Homeland Security REMAIN IN PORT POLICY United States Coast Guard • During hurricane season, Coast Guard Marine Inspectors shall identify vessels over 500 gross tons within the Houston-Galveston COTP Zone, which are not operational or expect extended stays (over 30 days). When vessels in this status are identified, Marine Inspectors shall require completion of the Declaration to Remain In Port. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security REMAIN IN PORT POLICY Marine Safety Unit Texas City United States Coast

Homeland Security REMAIN IN PORT POLICY Marine Safety Unit Texas City United States Coast Guard

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • Port Conditions are set by

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • Port Conditions are set by the COTP and are used to alert the maritime community to changes in port operations needed to prepare for the hurricane’s arrival. Port Conditions are based on the time gale force winds (34 kts/39 mph) are predicted to make landfall within the AOR. These predictions are based on information obtained from the National Hurricane Center. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • WHISKY—Gale force winds are predicted

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • WHISKY—Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 72 hours. Ports Status: Open to commercial and recreational traffic. Safety zone established requiring: all self propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT, all ocean going barges and their supporting tugs, and all tank barges over 200 GT to report their intention to depart or remain in port. All self propelled oceangoing vessels over 500 GT, all oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs, and all tank barges over 200 GT, that wish to remain in port must submit an application to remain in port to the COTP within 24 hours or when Port Condition X-RAY is set. Commence increased harbor patrols and advise vessel and facility operations of any conditions that require concern. Advise port stakeholders of intentions for setting next condition. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • X-RAY—Gale force winds are predicted

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • X-RAY—Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 48 hours. Ports status: Open to all commercial and recreational traffic. All Vessel applications to remain in port must be submitted to the COTP for approval by this time. Individually assess vessels and barges desiring to remain in port. Advise port of intentions for setting next port condition including degree of vessel control. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • YANKEE—Gale force winds are predicted

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • YANKEE—Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 24 hours. Ports Status: Closed to inbound traffic and vessel traffic control measures in effect on vessel movements within the port. Safety zone established controlling vessel movements and activities as appropriate. COTP approve or direct, as necessary, final mooring arrangements for vessels and barges remaining in port. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • ZULU—Gale force winds are predicted

Homeland Security PORT CONDITIONS United States Coast Guard • ZULU—Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 12 hours. Ports status: Closed to all inbound and outbound traffic. Safety zone established prohibiting vessel movements and activities unless specifically authorized by COTP. Permission for vessels to move within the port may be granted up until 12 hours before the projected arrival for hurricane force winds. Marine Safety Unit Texas City

Homeland Security Severity LOW HIGH Marine Safety Unit Texas City United States Coast Guard

Homeland Security Severity LOW HIGH Marine Safety Unit Texas City United States Coast Guard Hurricane Category Hurricane Condition Port Condition 1 5 2 4 W 3 3 X 4 2 Y 5 1 Z