In the US, (at least in Maine), cellular phone users can reach the Coast Guard by dialing *CG. Canadian Coast Guard in Saint John, New Brunswick is listed at *16. The direct connection to Coast Guard SAR offices seems like a strong advantage for cell phones in emergencies. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Dec 02 1998 - 20:12:40 PST
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