Crist: BP Lawsuit Possible
Gov. Charlie Crist told reporters Tuesday that the state would consider suing BP if the oil company fails to live up to repeated promises to meet its responsibilities in the face of an oil spill that could hit Florida’s Gulf coast.
Volunteer “Coast Watchers” Wanted
The Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Volunteer Florida) is encouraging individuals who live along or are visiting coastal communities to watch for oiled wildlife, vegetation, and beaches by becoming a Coast Watch volunteer.
BP begins the Payout to Florida–$25 Million
As Floridians prepare for the oil spill to enter the Gulf Loop, this morning Governor Charlie Crist confirmed the announcement by Doug Suttles, CEO of BP, that the State of Florida will receive a $25-million block grant for the initial state and local preparation and response costs for the Deepwater Horizon Response oil spill.
If you have a Claim Against BP Call: 1-800-440-0858
British Petroleum (PB) chief executive, Tony Haywood said on Monday that his company was not responsible for the oil spill, but is responsible for the clean-up of the oil spill. If you believe that you have a claim against BP for the horrific mess in the Gulf, call 1-800-440-0858
Obama Vowes to Spare No Effort in Responding to Oil Spill
President Obama visited the Gulf coast on Sunday to survey the growing oil spill which is likely to become the biggest environmental disaster in U.S. history.
A Double Dip Recession More Likely Than Ever
The U.S. is more likely now to experience a double dip recession in view of the expanding oil slick in the Gulf. With 5,000 barrels of oil a day spewing from a damaged well and BP’s inability to cap the leaks, the negative financial impact for thousands of small businesses and larger companies in the tourism sector will be catastrophic.
Spill, Baby, Spill
As Governor Charlie Crist heads to the Panhandle to get a first hand look at how Florida is preparing for the impact of what could be the largest environmental disaster in the US in decades, oil continues to pour out from three leaks of a BP well, 130 miles southeast of Louisiana.
It’s Happening: Oil Spill to Hit Florida on Monday
Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed on Friday an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency in the Panhandle coastal counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okalossa, Walton, Bay and Gulf in light of the threat posed by the growing oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.
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