Coast Guard Opens Seasonal Air Facilities for Lake Michigan Rescue Operations This Summer

Coast Guard opens seasonal air facilities for Lake Michigan rescue operations this summer

The United States Coast Guard is expanding its summer emergency response coverage on Lake Michigan by opening seasonal air facilities in Muskegon and Waukegan for the 2026 boating season. U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Cristina Silva tells us they do this every year to ensure there’s a guard crew within two hours of any place in Lake Michigan where an air rescue might be needed. “With the increase of recreational vessels out on the water, we want t…

Coast Guard to open seasonal air stations safeguarding Lake Michigan

The U.S. Coast Guard is marking the opening of Great Lakes boating season by increasing coverage and opening two seasonal air stations. Read the full story by WZZM-TV – Grand […]