Even if you aren't planning to watch the Seahawks perform admirably in
the SB. :-)

Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District


Press Release Date: Feb. 3, 2006
Contact: Lt. Cmdr. Rick Rodriguez
206-217-6002

COAST GUARD ENCOURAGES PUGET SOUND MARINERS

AND WATERFRONT FACILITIES TO PREPARE FOR HIGH WINDS

SEATTLE - The Coast Guard encourages all Puget Sound mariners and
waterfront facility owners to prepare for high winds Friday evening
through Saturday morning as the strongest cold front of the year moves
through the coastal areas and the Puget Sound.

The National Weather Service has issued storm and gale warnings for
Oregon and Washington coastal areas, and predict winds along the coasts
to reach up to 40 mph, with exposed areas seeing wind gusts up to 60
mph.

Boat owners should ensure their vessels are sufficiently moored or
anchored to withstand the predicted storm and gale force winds.
Waterfront facility owners and marina operators should also ensure
loose gear and other items are properly stowed or removed from docks
and piers.

While underway, all mariners are urged to take extra precautions to
look out for floating debris and obstructions and report it to Coast
Guard Sector Seattle at 206-217-6001, or VHF Channel 16.

Mariners and waterfront facilities are encouraged to use extreme
caution this weekend and to check the National Weather Service webpage
for updated information at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/.


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within the
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