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The National Strike Force (NSF) provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. The NSF’s area of responsibility covers all Coast Guard Districts and Federal Response Regions.

The NSF totals over 200 active duty, civilian, reserve, and auxiliary personnel and includes the National Strike Force Coordination Center (NSFCC); the Atlantic Strike Team; the Gulf Strike Team; the Pacific Strike Team; and the Public Information Assist Team (PIAT).

STRIKE TEAM Reponse Highlights

Lyndon Street Drum site hazardous materialAtlantic Strike Team - Assists EPA with Detroit HAZMAT facility cleanup. Read More >>

 

decon area and also the area where divers made entry into the water

Pacific Strike Team-Oil sheen response on the Columbia River.Read More >>

Major Responses of the National Strike Force


Busy times for the Coast Guard's Pollution Patrol. by Mecia, Tony (2010 Quarterly Editions, Winter Issue). Defense Standard. "Polution Patrol - Deepwater Horizon Disaster Spotlights the Coast Guard's Critical Environmental Mission"

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