EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
DEEPWATER HORIZON GULF OIL SPILL
The City of Tarpon Springs Emergency Managment staff continue to monitor the conditions associated with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and any potential impact that this may have on the City and its surrounding waters and industries.
DRC Emergency Response Plan for Tarpon Springs
How to Report Tar Balls - Updated August 18, 2010
File a Claim with BP: Hotline: 800-440-0858
Fishermen who wish to contact BP: 800-440-0858
Local BP Claims Office:
2551 Drew Street, Clearwater
Hours: 8 AM to 6 PM 7 Days/Week
Call claims number above for a claim
number prior to visiting the claims office.
Florida Department of Financial Services Small Business Assistance: 877-693-5236 or 850-413-3089
Additional State and BP Contact Numbers
Executive Order of the Governor
May
11, 2010
June 18, 2010
Residents may access the most up to date information at these websites:
Florida Division of
Emergency Management: Daily Update
Gulf of Mexico
Sea Grant Programs: Oil Spill Response Information
USF College of Marine Science
Computer Models
Visit St. Pete / Clearwater Tourism Update
Pinellas County
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Information
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Response
U. S.
Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg Area Contingency Plan
IF YOU WANT TO HELP:
City of Tarpon Springs Volunteer Registration Form
Volunteer Opportunities in Pinellas County - Updated May 21
General Volunteer Information Flyer
To Donate: Donate $10 to the Red Cross to
help those affected by disasters across the country by texting REDCROSS
to 90999 or visit the Red Cross website at
www.redcross.org.
Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary: The Suncoast Seabird
Sanctuary has asked for the assistance of the public to prepare for the
care of injured birds and coastal clean-up. Donations of linens,
kennels, towels, sheets, dawn detergent, pepto-bismol and toothbrushes
are requested or volunteer your time. For information email
jessicag@seabirdsanctuary.comor call 727-392-4291.
Vessels of Opportunity (Boats) Program: BP
will be hiring fishermen to help in the clean up and to deploy boom in
the Gulf of Mexico. Interested fishermen should call 425-745-8017.
Volunteer Florida - The Governor's Commission on Volunteerism &
Community Service: Volunteers can help! Because oil
is a hazardous material, volunteer opportunities are limited for
unaffiliated, untrained volunteers. The
Volunteer Florida
website has the most up to date information for people looking to
volunteer their time and talents. To report oiled shoreline or
request volunteer information, call 1-866-448-5816.
United Way Tampa Bay: Unaffiliated volunteers may also contact the
United Way of Tampa Bay to volunteer their services in the clean up
efforts at 813-274-0999 or visit the
United
Way Tampa Bay website.
Members of the National Guard Build a Hensco Barrier on Dauphin Island,
Alabama on May 3, 2010.
OTHER HELPFUL WEB LINKS AND CONTACTS
TARPON SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE
PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEBSITE
PINELLAS COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STATE DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
UNIFIED AREA COMMAND (LOUISIANA)
GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER: FINANCIAL RECOVERY TASK FORCE
GEOGRAPHIC RESPONSE PLAN MAP: WP1-23 (TARPON SPRINGS AREA)
CONTACT INFORMATION
FLORIDA EMERGENCY INFORMATION LINE: 800.342.3557
ENVIRONMENTAL HOTLINE:
800.448.5816
HEALTH RELATED CONCERNS:
800.222.1222
WILDLIFE DISTRESS HOTLINE:
800.557.1401
REPORT OILED SHORELINE:
800.448.5816
NOAA FISHERIES:
727.551.5707
OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION FOR INVOLVED AGENCIES