Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Quebec
QUEBEC CITY, Que. — The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has announced the annual closure of its seasonal search and rescue stations in Quebec.
The stations, located in Tadoussac, Rivière-au-Tonnerre, Rivière-du-Loup, and Sept-Îles, will close on December 1, 2024, and will reopen on April 15, 2025.
The CCG said the closures are necessary to allow for the stations to be maintained and for staff to receive training.
“These closures are part of the CCG’s ongoing efforts to maintain a high level of search and rescue readiness,” the CCG said in a statement. “The CCG will continue to monitor the situation and will reopen the stations as soon as possible.”
The CCG said that in the event of an emergency, mariners can call the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Trenton, Ontario, at 1-800-267-7270.
The CCG is responsible for providing search and rescue services in Canadian waters, including the St. Lawrence River and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The CCG operates a fleet of search and rescue vessels, aircraft, and helicopters, and has a network of search and rescue stations across the country.
Here is a list of the CCG seasonal search and rescue stations in Quebec that will be closed from December 1, 2024, to April 15, 2025:
- Tadoussac
- Rivière-au-Tonnerre
- Rivière-du-Loup
- Sept-Îles
Annual closure of Canadian Coast Guard seasonal search and rescue stations in Quebec
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