Public Information Assist Team U.S. Coast Guard
Press Release	Date: July 21, 2008 Contact: Lt. j.g. Ryan Harry (503) 240-9301

Three responders of the Pacific Strike Team are assisting Coast Guard personnel from Sector Portland, Ore., today in cleanup efforts aboard the decommissioned USS Washtenaw County (LST-1166) in St. Helen's, Ore., on the Columbia River.

The PST members are providing contractor oversight to ensure asbestos, lead batteries, lead-based paint and other hazardous materials are safely removed.

For more information about the Coast Guard's response contact Lt. j.g. Ryan Harry (503) 240-9301.

For more information about the Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, please contact the Public Information Assist Team at (252) 331-6000 or visit http://www.strikeforcenews.com/go/page/771/15053.