NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard was assessing damage along the Louisiana-Texas border Thursday after Hurricane Laura made landfall, including an overflight video of the Cameron, La., area. The Coast Guard is working closely with local and states’ emergency operation centers to manage Coast Guard storm operations. “The Coast Guard will continue to provide search and rescue capabilities, assess the damage done by Hurricane Laura ensuring we can assist those in need of rescuing, as well as ensuring the ports along the Western Gulf Coast can be safely reopened for the flow of maritime commerce,” said Capt. Jason Smith, Unified Commander for the Houston-Galveston response area. The Coast Guard has deployed more than 3,000 service members, 32 aircraft crews and nearly 40 boat crews to respond to flooded and damaged areas that were affected by Hurricane Laura. (Source: Coast Guard 08/27/20) https://www.dvidshub.net/video/765019/coast-guard-conducts-overflight-assessments-along-louisiana-west-coast
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