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The Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard ask you to take part in AMERICA'S WATERWAY WATCH.
Help keep America's Waterways safe and secure.
Secure and lock your boat when not on board. Take the keys. Disable the engine on stored or trailered boats, and make sure the boat is not easily moved.
BE AWARE OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
Where:
Under and around bridges, tunnels or overpasses | |
Near commercial areas or services like ports, fuel docks, cruise ships or marinas | |
Near industrial facilities like power plants and oil, chemical or water intake facilities | |
Near military bases and vessels, other government facilities or security zones |
What:
People appearing to be engaged in surveillance of any kind (note taking, shooting video/photos, making sketches or asking questions) | |
People not fitting the surrounding environment such as individuals wearing improper attire | |
People recovering or tossing items into/onto the waterway or shoreline | |
Unattended vessels or vehicles in unusual locations | |
Lights flashing between boats | |
Unusual diving activity | |
Unusual number of people onboard | |
Unusual night operation | |
Operating in or passing through an area that does not typically have such activity | |
Missing fencing or lighting near sensitive locations | |
Anchoring in an area not typically used for anchorage | |
Transfer of people or thing between ships/boats or between ship and shore | |
People showing uncommon interest in security measures, entry points or access controls | |
Individuals establishing businesses or roadside food stands near sensitive locations | |
Small planes flying over critical area | |
people attempting to buy or rent fishing or recreational vessels with cash for short-term undefined use |
CALL THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 800.424.8802 OR 877.24WATCH OR 911
For more information visit AmericasWaterwayWatch
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