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TRANSOCEAN DRILLING INCIDENT

 

FLORIDA DEEPWATER HORIZON RESPONSE

 

 

There have been confirmed tar ball sightings in widely scattered areas stretching from Pensacola Beach to Grayton Beach. Cleanup teams are on site. Additional impacts are expected throughout Northwest Florida.

 

At this time, there are no beach closures. Florida's 825 miles of beaches, 1,260 miles of coastline and 14 seaports, including cruise ships, remain open for business.


At this time, Florida’s state waters remain open to recreational fishing.

 

VISIT FLORIDA believes that planning your Sunshine State vacation should be the beginning of a great experience. If you’re concerned about any potential impact from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, we encourage you to check with local destinations in order to get the most up-to-date information. To make it easy, we’re providing you links below.

 

For the state's official response to the oil spill: www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/

For official trajectory and forecast information, visit NOAA's site.

View the latest reconnaissance reports http://map.floridadisaster.org/gator/

 

 

Florida Live

See real-time images, webcams, Twitter feeds, beach condition updates and videos from people in the Sunshine State now. Go to Florida Live. For more information about Florida State Parks, visit: www.floridastateparks.org  

 

If you are planning a trip to the Sunshine State and are concerned about any potential impact from the Deepwater Horizon Oil incident, VISIT FLORIDA encourages you to check with local destinations in order to get the most up-to-date information.

 

At this time, there are no indications of any health risks to Floridians due to the Deepwater Horizon incident. The Department of Health (DOH) and DEP are closely monitoring health and environmental impacts to Florida’s beaches and will notice an advisory if conditions become unsafe.  

 

The following webpage provides helpful local links to check on the status of your Florida destination: http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/  


 

 

Safety Messages

  • Wildlife
    • Do not attempt to rescue oiled or injured birds or wildlife. Doing so can cause additional injuries.
    • If oiled, injured or dead wildlife are found, call the Oiled Wildlife hotline at 866-557-1401, please provide location of where the wildlife was sighted.
    • May is the hatching season for many birds and reptiles. Please use the toll free number above.
  • Boats
    • Boats should keep a safe distance from any of the booms. Do not drive boats over any booms.
    • Boat owners are urged to dry-dock boats.
  • Beaches and Waterways
    • Residents should NOT to place any materials on the beach, such as pine straw.
    • Citizens should take precautions around waterways to avoid contact with oil substances.
    • Officials are closely monitoring potential public health and environmental concerns.
  • Personal Safety (if areas are affected by oil)
    • Avoid entering areas where oil can be seen or smelled. If you see or smell oil, leave the area immediately.
    • Avoid direct skin contact with oil, oil-contaminated water and sediments.
    • Do not swim or ski in areas affected by the oil spill, and if you travel through the area by boat, take precautions when hoisting the boat anchor. If you get oil on your skin, wash it off immediately with soap and water.
    • Do not fish in the oil spill-affected waters.
    • Do not harvest and eat dead fish, fish with oily residue or fish that have a petroleum odor.
    • Do not drive your boat through slicks or sheens.
    • Young children, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, and individuals with underlying respiratory conditions should avoid the area.
    • Restrict pets from entering oil-contaminated areas.
    • Report oiled shorelines to 866-448-5816. Report oiled wildlife to 866-557-1401.