Monthly Archives: October 2010

Fraud Alert: Be aware of oil spill claims fraud. Report questionable practices to 1-877-623-3423 or disaster@leo.gov. Visit the Gulf Coast Claims Facility website at the link below for official info.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

Fraud Alert: Be aware of oil spill claims fraud. Report questionable practices to 1-877-623-3423 or disaster@leo.gov. Visit the Gulf Coast Claims Facility website at the link below for official info.Official Claims Info: Gulf Coast Claims FacilityThe G… Continue reading →

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(Video) Meet Bryan and Brooke Zar, owners of Restaurant des Familles in Crown Point, Louisiana. As part of an initiative to keep local small businesses across the Gulf viable during the oil spill, BP hired the Zars to feed oil spill response workers. As a result, this husband-and-wife team was able to employ locals and keep their doors open. "It’s been tough, but we’re still cooking," says Brooke. Watch the video below to hear their story. And visit their restaurant for fresh, local seafood and picturesque Bayou views through its 12-foot high windows.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

(Video) Meet Bryan and Brooke Zar, owners of Restaurant des Familles in Crown Point, Louisiana. As part of an initiative to keep local small businesses across the Gulf viable during the oil spill, BP hired the Zars to feed oil spill response workers. A… Continue reading →

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(Photo Slideshow) Extensive seafood and sediment testing continues in the Gulf of Mexico and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama plays a big role. The testing program involves broad collection and thorough analysis of specimens from the ocean and seafloor. Get a look inside the lab as researchers go through the many steps of this process in the slideshow below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

(Photo Slideshow) Extensive seafood and sediment testing continues in the Gulf of Mexico and the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Alabama plays a big role. The testing program involves broad collection and thorough analysis of specimens from the ocean and sea… Continue reading →

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(Alert) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has created a dedicated resource to its involvement in the ongoing Gulf of Mexico restoration program. See the agency’s latest updates including sampling results, testing fact sheets, and other news regarding the effort at the link below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

(Alert) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has created a dedicated resource to its involvement in the ongoing Gulf of Mexico restoration program. See the agency’s latest updates including sampling results, testing fact sheets, and ot… Continue reading →

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Mississippi to launch a multi-platform tourism campaign with the theme “Wish You Were Here” aimed at boosting tourism in the state. The campaign was funded through the use of a $10 million grant from BP and will include nearly 200 television commercials. “Any type of national advertising to get the word out … is good for all of us in the short term and the long term,” said Bill Holmes, a member of the Gulf Coast Tourism Commission. Read more about the campaign at the link below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

Mississippi to launch a multi-platform tourism campaign with the theme “Wish You Were Here” aimed at boosting tourism in the state. The campaign was funded through the use of a $10 million grant from BP and will include nearly 200 television commer… Continue reading →

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Have a question about the oil spill’s effect on the Gulf? The EPA has compiled a Q+A document that covers dispersant use, water sampling, air quality and other frequently asked questions. Find the full FAQ list via the link below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

Have a question about the oil spill’s effect on the Gulf? The EPA has compiled a Q+A document that covers dispersant use, water sampling, air quality and other frequently asked questions. Find the full FAQ list via the link below.Q and A’s | EPA Respon… Continue reading →

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(Video) Meet Pete Floyd, a commercial fisherman from Pascagoula, Mississippi, whose family has been fishing the Gulf for eight generations. Pete was hired by BP as a Vessels of Opportunity cleanup captain during the oil spill operations and has since returned to fishing. "[BP] worked with all kinds of people here in Mississippi," he says. "Now that we’re back on the water, things are getting a whole lot better." Watch below.

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(Video) Meet Pete Floyd, a commercial fisherman from Pascagoula, Mississippi, whose family has been fishing the Gulf for eight generations. Pete was hired by BP as a Vessels of Opportunity cleanup captain during the oil spill operations and has since r… Continue reading →

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(Video) Crews at a Port Fourchon decontamination facility prepare a ship for heavy cleaning through steps one and two of the process. Once a ship comes in, it undergoes a pre-assessment and thorough decontamination to ensure the ships “don’t cause any environmental threat.” Hear about the process and watch it in action at the video below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

(Video) Crews at a Port Fourchon decontamination facility prepare a ship for heavy cleaning through steps one and two of the process. Once a ship comes in, it undergoes a pre-assessment and thorough decontamination to ensure the ships “don’t cause … Continue reading →

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Country music star Alan Jackson closed out the Gulf’s “Concerts for the Coast” Saturday evening to 10,000 fans in Alabama. This event was the final in a series of concerts funded by BP that included other acts such as Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffet. Jackson is a frequent visitor of the region and was happy to see it “back on its feet.” Read more about the show and learn more about the series at the link below.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

Country music star Alan Jackson closed out the Gulf’s “Concerts for the Coast” Saturday evening to 10,000 fans in Alabama. This event was the final in a series of concerts funded by BP that included other acts such as Bon Jovi and Jimmy Buffet. J… Continue reading →

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(Seafood Update) New tests for dispersants are being used on thousands of seafood samples from the Gulf of Mexico and all findings indicate that fish, oysters, shrimps, and more are safe. “The precautionary approach we took to fisheries re-openings, along with active monitoring and testing of fish continue to give us confidence in seafood’s safety,” said Vicki Seyfert-Margolis, with the Food and Drug Administration.

Posted on October 31, 2010 by BP America

(Seafood Update) New tests for dispersants are being used on thousands of seafood samples from the Gulf of Mexico and all findings indicate that fish, oysters, shrimps, and more are safe. “The precautionary approach we took to fisheries re-openings, … Continue reading →

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