Links and Resources
Our hearts and prayers go out to the families of the 11 lives lost to the Deepwater Horizon explosion on April 20th. Our thoughts are also with the thousands of people working tirelessly to battle what may become the nation’s worst environmental disaster in decades. One of the world’s richest deltas is in jeopardy of losing many species of fish, birds, and other wildlife. The livelihood of our local fishermen from Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes is at stake. Join us in monitoring the progress by accessing the links below:
Resources
BP
BP’s official response page for the Gulf Coast Spill
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tracking the Gulf Coast spill
LEAN
LEAN was founded to help Louisiana citizens change the balance of power and challenge the continued economic and ecological destruction that had become institutionalized in Louisiana.
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is recruiting volunteers in the fight to save “ecologically sensitive areas.” Visit their website to fill out a volunteer registration form.
Effect on local ecosystems
Provided by NOAA’s Office of Response and Restoration
CNN
Latest CNN coverage of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill
deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
Disaster Response website for the Gulf of Mexico – Deepwater Horizon Incident
Images
Images of the explosion on April 20th
OilSpillVolunteers.com
Sign up and assist with the cleanup.
nola.com
Follow the link for a collection of numbers to call for more information, volunteering, and damage claims.
Hotlines
To report injured or oiled wildlife, call 1-866-557-1401. To report spill-related damage, call 1-800-440-0858, and to inquire about volunteering, or to report oil on the shore, call 1-866-448-5816.
The Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board is connecting BP with fisherman looking to aid in the cleanup effort. If interested, call 281-366-5511 or e-mail, HorizonSupport@OEGLLC.com.
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana is looking for volunteers to “fill a variety of needs.” Pre-veterinary students, veterinary technicians, and anyone with HAZWOPER training (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard) are “strongly encouraged” to register.
While their website says volunteers are not yet needed, Mobile Baykeeper is urging anyone who is interested to call their office at 251-433-4229 or e-mail info@mobilebaykeeper.org
Nonprofits in Action
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Catholic Charities is on the ground in St. Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes offering food, water, case management, and counseling.
Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest is on the ground providing assistance to residents. Immediate relief to Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes is underway, and have already provided hundreds of families with emergency food boxes.
