Date: March 7, 2008
Contact: Public Affairs
(808) 535-3230

NEW COAST GUARD PHONE NUMBERS IN HONOLULU

HONOLULU -- The U.S. Coast Guard has new digital phone lines at the Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Federal Building. The new numbers for staff elements will be published in the government sections of local phone books.

Some important numbers for the general public are:

• Joint Rescue Coordination Center (24-hour operations center for Pacific-wide emergencies) : (808) 535-3333
• Main District 14 headquarters (District Commander's office): (808) 535-3200
• Public Affairs: (808) 535-3230.

The emergency number for local mariners in Hawaii remains the same: (808) 842-2600. Media are asked to contact the Coast Guard in Honolulu at our new 24-hour line, (808) 535-3230, or visit http://www.uscghawaii.com/.

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