Deep Horizon Oil Spill Information
The Deep Horizon Oil Spill is an accident of epic proportions with long term effects on the ecology and way of life of gulf coast communities. Although the Barrier Islands of Captiva and Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach has not been impacted, the purpose of this page is to provide pertinent information regarding response and recovery.
Note that the oil spill is considered hazardous material and responders must be properly trained and equipped to respond. Oil exposure to skin and breathing of contaminated air can produce danger to responders. If you see oil, notify proper authorities. DO NOT ATTEMPT to clean it up yourself.
If you see oil on the shoreline call toll-free 1-877-2-SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335) or *DEP from a cell phone.
If you see oiled wildlife call toll-free 1-866-557-1401. Please do not attempt to clean-up oil or handle injured wildlife.
To learn about volunteer opportunities and what training is required call toll-free 1-866-448-5816.
BP is looking to contract shrimp boats, oyster boats and other vessels for hire to deploy boom in the Gulf of Mexico. To learn about VESSEL OF OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM and what training is required call 281-366-5511.