Coast Guard responds to more than 30 emergencies during Pacific Northwest storm

The Coast Guard responded to more than 10 reports of persons in the water — including one on Bainbridge Island — during Saturday's storm.

The Coast Guard responded to more than 10 reports of persons in the water — including one on Bainbridge Island — during Saturday’s storm.

Coast Guard crews also responded to reports of more than 20 vessels reported dragging anchor or unmanned and adrift in various waterways in Oregon and Washington Saturday.

Persons in the water were reported on Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Seattle, Tacoma, Camano Island, Anacortes, Lopez Island and Tillamook, Oregon.

All persons in the water were safely recovered either by the Coast Guard, local agencies or good Samaritans with no reports of injuries. Boaters and fishermen aboard multiple vessels also needed to be escorted across various harbor entrances.

“Today was a very busy day, and we are fully mission capable and remaining vigilant as this storm passes through the area,” said John Howk, command duty officer, of the Coast Guard’s 13th District. “We ask everyone to know their limits and capabilities and to use their best judgement when it comes to being on or near the water.”

The Coast Guard is encouraging all boaters to make sure their boats are secure at the pier or docks by applying multiple lines connecting the boats to their mooring station.

A small craft advisory will remain in effect until noon Monday, according to the National Weather Service office in Seattle.