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CURRENT SITUATION
A new link has been added for daily reports: http://www.restorethegulf.gov/
The State of Florida’s Daily Situation Reports and Press Releases on the Deepwater Horizon event are available at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/default.htm
For current status reports from other Federal and State Agencies, please review the “Links to Additional Information” at http://www.hernandosheriff.org/em/Event/OilSpill.htm
Revised Area Contingency Plans (as of July 9, 2010) are available for review at: http://www.hernandosheriff.org/em/Event/OilSpillProtStrategy.htm
Qualified Community Responders – Training was provided through Workforce Innovation (Career Central) for candidates registered with that agency. The training will enable these individuals to be hired locally to support an oil response effort within Hernando County should the need arise.
COAST WATCH / REPORTING OIL SHEEN OR TAR
Impacts reported to the State Warning Point will be investigated by reconnaissance teams of trained individuals for verification. When verified, a Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique (SCAT) team will be deployed. Oil on Florida’s coastline will most likely be in the form of tar balls, oil sheen, tar patches or mats.
Residents are encouraged to immediately report the location of any findings and refrain from handling any potentially hazardous substance.
Report evidence of oil by calling the State Warning Point at 1-877-272-8335 or by dialing #DEP from a cell phone.
VOLUNTEERS
Individuals that wish to participate in volunteer opportunities statewide may register with Volunteer Florida at www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org.
Individuals that would prefer to volunteer locally may also register at www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org or through the local United Way office at
(352) 688-2026 or http://www.unitedwayhernando.net/. The Volunteer Florida website will provide a report to Hernando County of volunteers registered specifically for our County. As needed, volunteers will be contacted for assistance.
Volunteer opportunities include coast watchers, pre oil impact coast clean up, administrative support (office) personnel, logistical support (providing assistance at future staging areas). Specialized training and/or certifications will be required for all volunteers wishing to participate in wildlife rehabilitation or oil clean up. Emergency Management is currently working to bring training locally to Hernando County.
VESSELS OF OPPORTUNITY
Private vessel owners that are interested in working on the oil spill effort, may be eligible to participate in the Vessels of Opportunity program.
This is a hiring program, not a volunteer effort. Eligible vessels/crews will be hired by BP and provide missions as needed. Complete details about this program and the registration process is available at: www.BP.com or call 1 (281) 366-5511
CLAIMS
Any individual or organization that has been adversely impacted by this event, may file a claim directly with BP at : www.BP.com
Or call 1 (800) 440 0858. Business owners or individuals that prefer to meet with a claims adjuster, the nearest BP Claims office is located at: 2551 Drew Street, Suite 301, Clearwater, FL 33765.
FUTURE MEETINGS/BRIEFINGS
· Hernando Beach Property Owners Association – July 15th, 7:30 PM
COMPLETED MEETINGS
Briefings have been provided at following meetings:
- Planning Meeting at the Coast Guard Auxiliary included representatives from Fire, HazMat, Port Authority, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Environmental Planners/Engineers, Waterways and Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol, et.al., May 3
- Hernando Beach Homeowners Association: Briefing provided to homeowners by the HazMat Team leader.
- Port Authority Briefing: Briefing provided by the Unified Command of U.S. Coast Guard St. Pete sector to include representatives from Federal, State, and Local agencies. BP was also in attendance, June 2.
- Leadership Team Briefing: Briefed the leadership team, May 19.
- County Commission: Briefed the County Commission, June 1.
- Coastal Hernando Initiative Project, June 14.
- Leadership Team Briefing: Briefed the leadership team on June 16.
- BP Claims Workshop – June 23rd
- Coastal Hernando Initiative Project, June 28th, 7:30 PM
- County Commission: July 13th, 9 AM
- Area Contingency Plan Meeting (Tampa), July 13th, 1 PM
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