U.S. Coast Guard - marine emergency (VHF Channel 16)
For an emergency on the water (boat in distress, person overboard) hail the Coast Guard on VHF marine radio Channel 16 or call 911. Coast Guard Station Ketchikan emergency response: 907-228-0340; Sector Southeast Alaska 24/7 search-and-rescue command center 866-759-6061 (text 484-998-0154); Arctic District command center 800-478-5555. Base Ketchikan and Sector Juneau coordinate rescues with KVRS and Troopers.
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Call 866-759-6061Call Arctic District command center800-478-5555Call Coast Guard Station Ketchikan emergency response907-228-0340Call 484-998-0154Call 911 — emergency911Questions to ask
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