THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 12 - June 9, 2010
The Gulf oil spill is a tragedy that never should have happened.
We will get it done.
And while we were deeply disappointed that the recent “top kill” operation was
unsuccessful, we were also prepared. The best engineers in the world are now working
We will make this right.
around the clock to contain and collect most of the leak.
As they do that, BP will continue to take full responsibility for cleaning up the spill.
We have organized the largest environmental response in this country’s history. More than
three million feet of boom, 30 planes and over 1,300 boats are working to protect the
shoreline. When oil reaches the shore, thousands of people are ready to clean it up.
Thirty teams of specialists are combing the shore along with US Fish and Wildlife,
NOAA and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. If wildlife is affected, rescue stations have
been set up to take care of them. Experts have been flown in from around the country.
And BP has dedicated $500 million to watch over the long-term impact on marine life
and shoreline.
We will honor all legitimate claims. We will continue working for as long as it takes. And
our efforts will not come at any cost to taxpayers.
We understand that it is our responsibility to keep you informed. And to do everything
we can so this never happens again.
We will get this done. We will make this right.
www.bp.com
www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
For assistance or information, please call the following 24/7 hotlines:
To report oil on the shoreline: (866) 448-5816
To report impacted wildlife: (866) 557-1401
To make spill-related claims: (800) 440-0858
www.floridagulfresponse.com
BP Exploration & Production Inc.