The coast guard station on the north shore of the bay channel.

If you experience an emergency on the water, hail on channel 16 of your marine radio or dial 911 on your cell phone. A Boat US-affiliated towing service operates out of Dobbins Landing and there are usually at least a handful of private boats on the water inside the harbor at any given time to lend assistance. A Coast Guard station is located on the north side of the entrance channel ready to respond to any real emergency. Erie is a major port with police and fire services on call with water-capable forces. It's probably the best place to be anywhere on the coast between Buffalo and Cleveland if you need help.