Coast Guard Cutters Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) and Joesph Gerczak (WPC 1126) are sheltering at the pier in Hilo on Aug. 24, 2018. The Honolulu-based crews are in position out of the path of the storm and ready to respond to emergencies within the state’s waters.

The Honolulu-based 154-foot Fast Response Cutter is one of six cutters in Hawai‘i ready to respond to the impacts of the storm.

The Coast Guard cutter also launched a small boat and crew to begin a port assessment in Hilo. The team is looking for damage, debris, aids to navigation watching properly and more.

The Coast Guard is working proactively with the State of Hawai‘i and the maritime industry to reopen ports as soon as is safe to do so after the passing of Hurricane Lane.

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Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1126) launches their small boat to begin a port assessment in the port of Hilo, Hawai‘i, Aug. 24, 2018. The Coast Guard, working with the State of Hawaii and maritime industry will reopen the ports as soon as is safe to do so. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sydney Niemi/Released)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) and Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) moored at Hilo Bay, Hawai‘i, Aug. 23, 2018.