First, as I remember my Geography West Virginia borders on the Ohio River and it does need at least some Coast Guard presence. Further, the US Coast Guard while nominally under the Department of Commerce now is one of our nations armed forces. The fact that someone would impersonate any US Coast Guard vessels is a problem that could signify a major stike coming at a potential target on a river. Anyone who does not remember Bhopal India chemical disaster should read up on it. I note that one of the American sources of this chemical is in WV.
Further, many inland law enforces do not have the maritime law enforcement knowledge that would enable them to quickly recognize a fake USCG small craft. Thus, once more the importance of everyone keeping their eyes open becomes ever more important.
Stay well - stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown
Keep in mind too, that Senator Robert Byrd has been porking out on behalf of West Virginia for more than 40 years. I saw something on TV a few years ago, and the specifics escape me, but there are far more sensitive government targets there than one might suspect.
