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The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition Yankee on Saturday evening, days after it set port condition Whiskey -- a classification level that's declared when there are expected gale force winds within 72 hours.Cape Canaveral's port and facilities are closed to all commercial traffic. All ocean-going commercial vessels and ocean-going barges greater than 500 gross tons should plans to leave the port.
"Mariners are reminded there are no safe havens in these facilities, and ports are safest when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum," the Coast Guard writes. The next level of port condition is Zulu, according to the Coast Guard, which means sustained gale force winds are expected within 12 hours, vessel movement shall be restricted, and all movements must be approved by the COTP.As storm conditions strengthen, the Coast Guard's search and rescue capabilities degrade and could be delayed if accidents happen.If boats, life rings, life jackets, and other vessels aren't properly secured, they can break free during the storm.
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