1. Search and rescue
2. Immediate relief for personnel who have catastrophic loss
3. Initial damage assessment
4. Restoration of operational capability
5. Establishing an emergency logistics system as necessary to support relief operations
6. Maintenance of command, control and communication functions

The post-storm response phase and subsequent process of re-opening the port will be managed by the Port Coordination Team at Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston.  The Captain of the Port anticipates setting Port Condition Recovery once conditions allow and damage assessment surveys will begin at that time.  Once the surveys are complete, port restrictions will be eased as conditions allow. 

• Ships Waiting to Enter Port:      22  

• Ships Waiting to Depart Port:    04   

For more information concerning the specifics of the port re-opening process, please visit:

http://homeport.uscg.mil/cgi-bin/st/portal/uscg_docs/MyCG/Editorial/20080805/MSIB%2010-08_3.pdf?id=73aa41666e78264e0c6c7fe8bbe1bb783700b949   

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