Emergency #'s for accidents

fishercurtis · Post by **fishercurtis** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:40 am

The boat accident got me thinking about what would I do If I saw the accident. I realized I don't have any numbers to call on my cell besides 911. What other numbers might be wise to have. Or channels on a hand held shortwave. Never know these days what you might need out there on the Delta for my saftey and yours.
Curtis

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:53 am

Here's what I have in my phone - someone posted these earlier but I cannot find the post -

Coast Guard Rio Vista - 707-374-2871
Contra Costa Boat Sheriff - 925-427-8507
San Joaquin Boat Sheriff - 209-953-8845

ash · Post by **ash** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:45 am

I also keep VEssel Assists number on hand

Call the BoatUS 24-Hour National Dispatch Center:
800-391-4869

Regards,

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:48 am

And speaking of emergency numbers, is anyone a member of Vessel Assist and have you ever had to use their vessel towing services?

Edited to add: Looks like SOCB posted re Vessel Assist the same time I did...I guess at the very least, Vessel Assist membership gives you that extra peace of mind.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:57 am

How much is a Vessell assist membership? Does it kinda work like AAA for your car?

Tom

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:04 am

Blue_R70 wrote:And speaking of emergency numbers, is anyone a member of Vessel Assist and have you ever had to use their vessel towing services?

Edited to add: Looks like SOCB posted re Vessel Assist the same time I did...I guess at the very least, Vessel Assist membership gives you that extra peace of mind.

one of the vessel assist guys is a member here, check the delta hazards sticky post for him, he left all the vessel assist info in addition to his personal contact

Pil9rotten · Post by **Pil9rotten** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:42 pm

The Coast Guard is also on the 9-1-1 system now. So if you don't program the numbers into your cel phone, good ol' 9-1-1 will summon the SAR Dawgs as well.

Stay Safe,

Kenji

fishercurtis · Post by **fishercurtis** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:13 pm

Thanks, got them all programmed.
Curtis

BigBossMan · Post by **BigBossMan** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:25 pm

Here are the numbers for dispatch to the counties patrolling the Delta. It is much quicker to call dispatch directly. 911 on a cell phone in this area (Contra Costa Delta) should send you to CHP-Golden Gate in Vallejo, where they will transfer you to the appropriate County dispatch.

Contra Costa S/O â€“ #925-646-2441
San Joaquin S/O - #209-468-4400
Sacramento S/O - #916-874-5111