Coast Guard Welcomes Islanders to Tour Station Menemsha
MVC chairman Joan Malkin greets the civilians with boatswain's mate 2nd class Shane Mullen.
MVC chairman Joan Malkin greets the civilians with boatswain's mate 2nd class Shane Mullen.
Coast Guardsmen explained how they prepare for heightened storms.
Coast Guardsmen explained how they prepare for heightened storms.
Station Menemsha tour is part of events to engage Islanders in planning for the effects of climate change.
Station Menemsha tour is part of events to engage Islanders in planning for the effects of climate change.
New boathouse replaced historic structure destroyed by fire in 2010.
New boathouse replaced historic structure destroyed by fire in 2010.
Boatswain's mate Shane Mullen explained procedures with visitors in the boathouse.
Boatswain's mate Shane Mullen explained procedures with visitors in the boathouse.
Heavy winds didn't deter eager Islanders from touring vessels.
Heavy winds didn't deter eager Islanders from touring vessels.
Coast Guard fireman Ford welcomed aboard guests.
Coast Guard fireman Ford welcomed aboard guests.
Detailing the actions they take in the event of search and rescue.
Detailing the actions they take in the event of search and rescue.
When it comes to climate resilience, it’s all hands on deck.
When it comes to climate resilience, it’s all hands on deck.
Catching some sun.
Catching some sun.
This week is part of the MVC’s goal to develop a climate action plan.
This week is part of the MVC’s goal to develop a climate action plan.
After the tour guests filled out the climate week pledge.
After the tour guests filled out the climate week pledge.
Islanders were granted permission to come aboard and learn how the Coast Guard prepares for storms, and what actions they take in the event of a search and rescue in heavy weather season.