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15Jun/101

BP Oil Spill – Real Information to Really Help or Volunteer

What can one say?  Normally, I provide a well researched and experience-based analysis of crisis public relations efforts utilizing generally accepted facts and beliefs.  I say ‘BP,’ and you get the picture.  Finger-pointing is fine, but it’s time for information.  Following are web sites you might find of help as you struggle to make sense of the disaster and attempt to help. 

Courtesy: Newsweek

REPORT OILED BIRDS: 1-866-557-1401 (National Audubon Society)

Health Information

NOAA: Tar ball Health

NOAA: Deepwater Horizon Response, Latest Info

CNN: Beach Conditions (Accurate as of 6/10/10)

Louisiana Releases Info On Exposure – 70+ Illnesses so far

Beach/Coastal Conditions

Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corp.

Alabama Gulf Coast CVB

Mississippi Div. of Tourism

Louisiana Office of Tourism

Volunteerism

Alabama Coastal Foundation

National Audubon Society

Volunteer Response Center (National Audubon Society)

Qualified Community Responders (BP)

Louisiana State Site

Mississippi State Site

Florida State Site

Alabama State Site

Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Tri-State Bird Rescue

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