Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Disaster

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NOAA: What to expect in South Florida from the Deepwater Horizon BP Oil Spill

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a massive and potentially unprecedented environmental disaster which can seriously damage our economy and environment and could jeopardize the livelihoods of thousands of South Floridians who rely on costal natural resources and tourism for their economic livelihood.

Immediately following the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, I called on the Obama Administration to halt its plans to increase oil and natural gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico. I am a co-sponsor of legislation to initiate a non-partisan independent commission to review the cause of the oil rig explosion and ensuing spill. I also support legislation to repeal the current cap on oil companies’ civil liability for economic damages in the event of a spill. The current cap is $75 million. Experts estimate that the total cost could range anywhere from $2 billion to $14 billion.

Recently, BP has admitted that its projection for assessing the cost of fighting the spill was incorrect. The amount is now $100 million dollars more than previously expected, which amounts to about $450 million dollars today.

Below is a listing of useful information regarding the Federal Government’s response to the oil spill. If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact my Washington, D.C. office at 202-225-3931.

BP Claims

Office's in the Keys

Key West Claims Office - Auditors in this office will assist claimants from the Lower Keys communities.
Address: 3706 North Roosevelt Blvd. Suite H, Key West (northwest corner of strip center located between McDonald's and Denny's)

Marathon Claims Office - Auditors in this office will assist claimants from Upper and Middle Keys communities
Address: 7885 Overseas Highway, Marathon (on the corner of Overseas and 79th Street; formerly the Waterfront Resort Realty office, across from the airport)

Open from 8 a.m. to 6pm, 7 days a week

http://www.bp.com/claims or call the toll-free Claims number at 800-440-0858

 File a Claim for Damage

Most of the claims are for loss of income or wages in commercial fishing; shrimping and oyster harvest, and associated processing facilities. Claims can also be filed online at: http://www.bp.com/iframe.do?categoryId=9033722&contentId=7062138 

Deepwater Horizon Response Joint Command Homepage

NOAA Fisheries—Fishery Closure information

Deepwater Horizon: Department of Interior Response

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Deepwater Horizon Response

Participate in Keys clean up efforts

Florida Gulf Seafood Frequently Asked Questions

What you can do to help:

Training and Volunteer Opportunities

As the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico unfolds, the need for appropriate support from Florida residents is expected to increase. Many are concerned about the potential damage to sensitive marine areas and associated animals. Individuals and organizations that wish to participate in a potential cleanup will be required to obtain hazardous material training. If you wish to volunteer, please call 1-866-448-5816.

Report Oil Shoreline -- 1-866-448-5816

Report Oil Wildlife -- 1-866-557-1401 --Leave a message. Messages will be checked hourly.
Be prepared to provide information on the location of the animal sighted.

Monroe County has launched a new website about volunteering to clean oil off Florida Keys shores, should it arrive
here.

Anyone interested in helping should register at http://www.volunteermonroe.info

Volunteers also may call Dave Demala at the South Florida Workforce in Key West at 305-292-6762 or 305-853-3540
in Key Largo, or apply in person at the One-Stop Career Centers at 1111 12th St., Suite 308, in Key West or 103400 Overseas
Highway, Suite 239, in Key Largo.

BP seeks 300 volunteers for its Qualified Community Responder Program, 100 from each of the Lower, Middle and Upper
keys.

 

Read the Congresswoman's latest correspondence on the Gulf Oil Spill

• Letter to Florida Bankers Association supporting a mortgage abatement program
• Letter to Governor Crist Requesting Assistance for Keys Businesses
• Florida Delegation Oil Spill Letter to POTUS
• Oil Disaster Letter
• Ileana calls for BP to provide more funds to study the movement of underwater oil plumes