PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard Strike Force responds to aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Corpus Christi

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 08/28/2017 12:59 PM EDT

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Month 00, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
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PHOTO RELEASE: Coast Guard National Strike Force responds to Hurricane Harvey aftermath 

Coast Guard National Strike Force members assess port damage and survey for potential pollution and hazmat in Corpus Christi, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2017. The NSF provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard National Strike Force members assess port damage and survey for potential pollution and hazmat in Corpus Christi, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2017. The NSF provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard National Strike Force members assess port damage and survey for potential pollution and hazmat in Corpus Christi, Texas, in response to Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2017. The NSF provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to Coast Guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. U.S. Coast Guard photo.

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 HOUSTON - The Coast Guard is responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey near Corpus Christi Sunday. 

The  Coast Guard National Strike Force is evaluating the area for potential hazardous material and pollution after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. 

"One of our critical focuses here is to assess any potential hazmat or pollution caused by Harvey, said Capt. Tony Hahn, incident commander and captain of the port in Corpus Christi. "We are working diligently with our partner agencies to gage and respond to any incident that occurs from Harvey."

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