I have been receiving numerous requests for info on the oil spill; the following is a directory of sources for official information to help people stay up to date with the latest developments. I will post Gulf County news updates as I get them.
GULF COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FSU OIL SPILL MARINE LAB INFO PAGE
NY TIMES OIL SPILL INTERACTIVE TRACKING MAP
DEEPWATER HORIZON RESPONSE WEBSITE
BP Community Hotline to Report Oiled Shorelines and Request Volunteer Information 1-866-448-5816. Leave message
BP Claims Hotline and Spill-Related Damage 1-800-440-0858 This phone line manned 8A-8P, seven days a week. If you are not satisfied with BP’s resolution, there is an additional avenue for assistance available through the Coast Guard once BP has finalized your claim. Those who have already pursued the BP claims process can call the Coast Guard at 1-800-280-7118.