Sarasota City Manager Cancels State Of Emergency called in response to Deepwater Horizon oil spill
The City of Sarasota currently is in a precautionary State of Emergency, which will facilitate the mobilization
of resources and assist with the reimbursement of expenditures should the Deepwater Horizon oil spill reach Sarasota. We are monitoring the oil spill closely along with Sarasota County and its Emergency Operations Center staff. There is no imminent impact expected to the Sarasota area. If the oil spill is expected to reach our beaches, estuaries and waterways, protective measures will begin 72 hours prior to the expected impact and those measures will be coordinated by the U.S. Coast Guard, BP, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Sarasota County EOC.
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To report oil spotted in water or on shoreline call 1-866-448-5816.
Watch this PSA about Volunteering during the Deepwater Horizon incident
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Florida Emergency Information Line: Information for residents regarding the Deepwater Horizon Response. It operates 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. The call number is: 1-800-342-3557
Volunteer Opportunities: To volunteer in Sarasota County contact:
- Pre-impact activities: visit www.volunteerflorida.org or www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
- BP has established a volunteer program and set up a toll free number for people interested in volunteering. For information on assisting with the response efforts, please contact BP’s community information line: 1-866-448-5816. When calling, interested parties should communicate what they are volunteering for and what areas they are available to work in. In addition, potential volunteers may call this line to learn about the training that is required to work in oil spill cleanup operations.
- Save Our Seabirds is accepting donations. Visit www.saveourseabirds.com to learn more about how you can help.
- Those offering to submit alternative response technology, services or products should contact: 281-366-5511
- For the Vessels of Opportunity Program contact: 425-745-8017.
Sarasota County Beaches/Oil Slicks: Contact the Sarasota County Call Center:
861-5000
Report Oiled/Injured Animals: 1-866-557-1401
Beach Report: www.mote.org/beaches
Tourist/Visitor Information: www.sarasotafl.org
Monitoring Information: www.scgov.net
