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Louisiana Oil Spill Update
June 19, 2010
Franklin County Beaches Remain Unaffected; Watchful Monitoring, Preparation Underway
Currently, there are no impacts to Franklin County’s tidal shoreline beaches.
Franklin County tourism officials and their partners in the tourism community say they are grateful for the support, concern and offers to help from people across the country in the wake of the recent Louisiana Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. The main thing many of them are saying this week is "our beaches and seafood remain okay - come visit and support what you love."
For the latest Franklin County information from our Emergency Management Headquarters please visit:
http://www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/local_incident_update_page.htm
Questions & Answers for Carrabelle Visitor Response
June 19, 2010
Is the oil spill going to affect the Carrabelle area?
The oil spill has not impacted our beaches. Wind and current conditions are keeping the oil spill away from Florida’s coastline. We do not have a forecast beyond the next 48 hours.
Are the beaches open? Can I go swimming?
Yes, our beaches are open and the water is fine. Right now, our beaches and our water are beautiful.
Are the beaches safe?
Yes, our beaches are open and the water is fine. Our beaches have not impacted by the oil spill. Right now, our beaches and our water are beautiful. The Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection are closely monitoring health and environmental impacts related to the oil spill to Florida’s beaches and will notice an advisory if conditions become unsafe.
Are there fumes on the beach?
No, there are no fumes. The Department of Health and Department of Environmental Protection are closely monitoring health and environmental impacts related to the oil spill to Florida’s beaches and will notice an advisory if conditions become unsafe.
Should I cancel my hotel room this weekend? Next week? Memorial Day weekend? Fourth of July?
Right now, everything is open, and it’s business - and pleasure - as usual. We have not been impacted by the oil spill. We will know more information later this week and don’t have a forecast beyond the next 48 hours. We wish we could give you a more definite answer, but the best we can do is update you with what we find out daily.
Will hotels allow me to cancel my room?
You can discuss your contract directly with your hotel.
What’s being done to contain the spill?
The Deepwater Horizon Response Team (U.S. Coast Guard, Homeland Security, NOAA, BP, Transocean and the Department of the Interior) is working diligently to contain the oil spill. For details, go to www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
How can I volunteer?
Franklin County has volunteer information on www.oilspillrecovery.org
How can I get current information concerning my travel plans?
We have linked to Franklin County’s Emergency Management Web site, NOAA, and the official Deepwater Horizon Response team’s Web site. www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
I’m a member of the media and would like to reach someone for an interview. Who should I contact?
Sheila Hauser-Public Relations Coordinator for the Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce, she has a list of contacts and numbers. You can email her at shcoastal@yahoo.com or her cell is 850-251-0445.
