Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill UpdatesGulf Oil Spill Info
On April 20, a Transocean drilling Rig Deep Water Horizon engaged on behalf of BP resulted in an oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, about 52 miles southeast of Venice, Louisiana. The explosion has caused the rig to sink and oil to leak from the well head, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that oil could be pouring out of the ground at a rate of up to 5,000 barrels a day.
Web sites:
Information on the response and efforts by the state of Louisiana to mitigate the impact of the oil spill and protect coastal wildlife is available online at: http://emergency.louisiana.gov/ The federal government has launched an informational Web site about the coordinated cleanup operation; it includes updated maps of the location of the oil sheen. It is online at: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/
The Environmental Protection Agency has established a Web site to inform the public about the spill's impact on the environment and health of nearby residents. The Web site which contains data from EPA’s ongoing air monitoring along with other information about the Agency’s activities in the region is available at: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill
Public Hotlines:
To report oil on shoreland, call 1-866-448-5816.
To report injured wildlife, call 1- 866-557-1401.
To report and register boats available to assist with response, call 1-281-366-5511.
To register as a consultant, contractor, vendor, or to submit information on alternative response technology, services, products or suggestions, call 1-281-366-5511.
To submit a claim for damages, call 1-800-440-0858.
Volunteer Information:
If you are interested in Community and Volunteer information, call 1-866-448-5816
You can register through OilSpillVolunteers.com to volunteer or join a cleanup organization.
The Oiled Wildlife Care Network is providing volunteer information, though help from private citizens is not being requested at this time.
Employment Opportunities:
The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) will be taking applications Monday, May 3, through Friday, May 7, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.:
JOB1 Business and Career Solutions Center, 2330 Canal Street, New Orleans, 504-658-4500.
8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette
1112 Engineers Road, Belle Chasse
316 E. Howze Beach Lane, Slidell
1900 Lafayette Street, Gretna
1803 Airline Drive, Metairie
3520 General DeGaulle Drive, Algiers
975 Cambridge Drive, LaPlace
737 Paul Mallard Road (Suite 2A), Luling
2289 Texas Street, Lutcher
Beginning Monday, May 3, job seekers can get more information on the week’s events by calling 1-877-529-6751.
The company will be hiring for general labor, crew leader, site supervisor, site safety representative and lead safety representative positions. Duties include debris removal and placing protective barriers along shorelines and beaches. Job seekers must be at least 18 years old and have their own transportation. Applicants must be available to work seven days a week and will live in a shared hotel environment. Workforce Commission services are offered at no cost to employers and participating job seekers.
Additional Resources:
Gulf of Mexico Sea Grant Programs Page
http://gulfseagrant.tamu.edu/oilspill/index.htm
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