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U.S. Coast Guard Heartland (formerly District 8)

Welcome to the Coast Guard's Heartland District, located in New Orleans, La.

The Coast Guard’s Heartland District Headquarters in New Orleans is responsible for Coast Guard activities in 26 states. A majority of our activity is from our coastline states including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida. There are two offices responsible for media relations here. The main office in New Orleans and a detached office in Houston. For more information about the Heartland District, visit our homepage at www.uscg.mil/d8.

LATEST HEARTLAND DISTRICT NEWS

July 28, 2025

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard Heartland District to hold Change of Command Ceremony

July 15, 2025

Coast Guard relieves commanding officer of Centralized Service Desk

July 14, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Indiana

July 5, 2025

Coast Guard responds with unified command to flooding near Kerrville, Texas

July 3, 2025

Coast Guard District 8 renamed to Heartland District

July 2, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Reliance to hold free, public tours in Galveston, Texas

June 9, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Ohio

May 27, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Ohio River in Kentucky & Illinois

May 13, 2025

Coast Guard scheduled to oversee in-situ burn

May 4, 2025

Unified Command gains control of discharge, continues pollution response operations near Garden Island Bay, LA

May 3, 2025

UPDATE 6: Unified Command continues response to discharge near Garden Island Bay, LA

May 2, 2025

Coast Guard, partner agencies search for 75-year-old man near Larose, La.

May 2, 2025

UPDATE 5: Unified Command continues response to discharge near Garden Island Bay, LA

May 1, 2025

UPDATE 4: Coast Guard federalizes pollution response efforts, Unified Command continues response to discharge near Garden Island Bay, LA

April 30, 2025

UPDATE 3: Unified Command continues response to release near Garden Island Bay, LA

April 29, 2025

UPDATE 2: Unified Command continues response to release near Garden Island Bay, LA

April 29, 2025

Coast Guard responds to vessel collision, sunken barge on Lower Mississippi River near New Orleans

April 28, 2025

UPDATE 1: Unified Command continues response to release near Garden Island Bay, LA

April 28, 2025

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on the Tennessee River near Florence, Alabama.

April 27, 2025

Unified Command responds to Oil & Gas mixture release near Garden Island Bay, LA

March 14, 2025

Coast Guard Cutter Reliance returns home after 60-day maritime border security patrol

Feb. 13, 2025

IMAGERY AVAILABLE: Coast Guard rescues three mariners 40 miles offshore from Caillou Bay, Louisiana

Jan. 27, 2025

Coast Guard medevacs diver near Panama City, Florida

Dec. 6, 2024

Media Advisory: Coast Guard, state, local first responders to conduct boat drills on Cumberland River in Tennessee

Dec. 3, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: Coast Guard to hold White Alder memorial ceremony

PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONTACT INFORMATION

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(504) 671-2020

AFTER HOURS
(618) 225-9008

U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District
Commander (dpa)
Hale Boggs Federal Bldg.
500 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130

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A @USCG Air Station Houston air crew coordinated with watchstanders from #USCG Sector Houston-Galveston to medevac a man from a tanker offshore Galveston, Texas. https://t.co/3Sr5XB9WCQ

Today, @DHSgov Secretary @KristiNoem recognized the air crew of the MH-65 rescue helicopter 6553 for their heroic actions in Kerrville, Texas on July 4. #AmericasFirstResponder #ValuetoNation https://t.co/77aJjs0SIz

Today, the @USCG rescued 5 people from the water after their vessel capsized near Freeport, Texas. More here: https://t.co/QzfX9UN4BC https://t.co/qEI0s3jRz7

On July 4th, the @USCG responded requests for assistance following the intense flooding in Kerr County,Tx. Even on America’s birthday, we’re ready for the call. We will continue to rise in times of crisis. #AmericasFirstResponder #AmericasLifeline #ValuetoNation https://t.co/zNFqdT82Uo

The USCG continues to assist the state of Texas with flooding near Kerrville. USCG MH-65 helicopters have conducted 12 flights to the flooded area, rescued 15 campers from Camp Mystic in Hunt, and aided in the evacuation of 230 people. https://t.co/X6iQJITJPd

The Coast Guard is conducting rescue operations near Kerrville, Tx. Currently the Coast Guard is assisting with two MH-65 Dolphin helicopters and an HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircrew from Air Station Corpus Christi, along with an Air Station Houston MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew. https://t.co/Ng0ixhXhXr

Moving forward, USCG District 8 will be known as the Heartland District. Within the USCG’s renewal through Force Design 2028, the service is renaming its operational districts to more accurately represent the regions they serve. https://t.co/Bj9zQIv5uU https://t.co/WpPh3r91Rd https://t.co/Dx0Dly9IEL

#Breaking: Coast Guard is searching for a missing 51-year-old male between the west end of Lake Pontchartrain and the lighthouse. He is described as white, bald, has a back tattoo and last reported wearing swim shorts. If you have any information please call: 504-365-2209

The @USCG interdicted and detained 4 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 300lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern #Texas, yesterday. https://t.co/uK8oQq8DDt

The @USCG and @CBPAMO interdicted and detained 13 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 1500lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern #Texas, Today. More here: https://t.co/EZh96NUeB5 https://t.co/aSolw8SvFX

Second medevac in two days. It’s been a busy few days for Air Station Houston crews. Yesterday, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter hoisted a 64-year-old man suffering from severe abdominal pain from a vessel offshore. He was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in stable condition. https://t.co/9hlWgm7Yf9

Historic First: 4 Mexican fishermen plead guilty for illegal fishing in U.S. federal waters! This case marks a big step in protecting marine resources/securing our maritime borders. Outstanding work by #USCG crews/staff! https://t.co/2eqHKHpqaj

Coast Guard crews are on patrol enforcing the nation’s laws and protecting our marine resources from cartel-linked poachers. We will continue to counter illegal fishing operations that threaten the sustainability of vital fisheries critical to the U.S. economy. #OceansWeek https://t.co/epdjdX75LJ

#Breaking: Coast Guard searching for 5 missing boaters last reported 23 miles off the coast of Florida near Alligator Point. They were reported traveling in the 32FT, grey with black trim center console vessel “Unreel". If you have any information please call: 833-662-8724

Coast Guard crews from South Padre Island, Corpus Christi, and the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle out of Puerto Rico all coordinated to stop illegal fishing in our waters! Read more here: https://t.co/YOWT2V9oKJ

A red-winged blackbird takes flight over the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge after successful rehabilitation. The ES&H mobile Rehabilitation Center rapidly deploys to oil spill sites, providing critical on-site care and treatment for wildlife affected by pollution. @LDWF https://t.co/Km8vM4jofn

Unified Command canceled today’s planned in-situ burn due to unfavorable winds and safety concerns. Future burns or response alternatives will be reassessed and announced via X. Safety and environmental protection remain our top priorities.

The @USCG interdicted and detained 4 Mexican fishermen engaged in illegal fishing and seized approximately 450lbs of red snapper in federal waters off southern Texas, Tuesday. More here: https://t.co/vxhVRl6Ght https://t.co/zlfwhYtGnB

UPDATE: Coast Guard scheduled to oversee in-situ burn Wednesday, May 13. Press release: https://t.co/r7bu14aJf5

Responders worked tirelessly through the weekend and continue cleanup today in response to the oil spill in Southern Louisiana. Over 116,429 gallons of oily water mix have been recovered to date. Our priorities are public safety, the environment, and our surrounding communities. https://t.co/JNjwCqpsK3

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