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Health Precautions
Consider the following tips for avoiding negative health impacts from an
oiled shoreline:
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Avoid entering areas where oil can be
seen or smelled.
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Avoid direct skin contact with oil,
oil-contaminated water and sediments.
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If oil makes contact with skin, wash it
off with soap and water.
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Do not swim, ski or fish in areas affected by
the oil spill.
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Avoid boating through oil slicks or sheens.
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If traveling through the area by boat,
take precautions when hoisting the boat anchor.
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Do not harvest or eat dead fish, fish
with oily residue or fish that have a petroleum odor.
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Young children, pregnant women, people with compromised
immune systems and individuals with underlying respiratory
conditions should avoid the area.
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Prevent pets from entering oil-contaminated areas.
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Important Phone Numbers
(800) 342-3557 -
The Florida Emergency Information Line - provides information
regarding the Deep-water Horizon Response and operates from 8 am to
6 pm until further notice.
(888) 337-3569
- Florida Oil Spill Information Line - serves as another resource to
provide Florida residents and visitors with up-to-date information on
Florida's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This
number will operate from 8 am to 6 pm, seven days a week until
further notice.
(866) 448-5816 - Rapid Response Team - to request volunteer information,
report oil on the beach or shoreline, or report other environment/community
impacts:
(866)
557-1401 - Oil Spill Animal Rescue - to report and access care for impacted wildlife:
(281)
366-5511 - Vessels of Opportunity - to report and register boats
available to assist with response efforts; to register as a consultant,
contractor, or vendor; or to submit information on alternative response
technology, services, products, or suggestions.
(800)
440-0858 - BP Claims Line - for submitting, assigning, and tracking
claims.
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Individuals with
Respiratory Conditions
Individuals
experiencing symptoms that are aggravated by the odors from the oil
spill should consider the following measures:
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Stay indoors, in air conditioning, and avoid strenuous
outdoor activity.
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If
symptoms so not improve, contact a primary care physician or
other health care provider for medical advice.
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Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions such as
asthma or respiratory illness should contact their health
care provider if feeling symptomatic.
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Other Important Links
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/RobertLAJIC
Facebook: Deepwater Horizon
Response
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Safety Resources for Volunteer Coordinators
The
following resources are provided to assist volunteer coordinators in
managing the health and safety of participants in beach clean up of
oil-related debris that might come ashore from the Deepwater Horizon oil
spill incident. Participants should be encouraged to wear closed-toe
shoes (no flip-flops or bare feet), and cotton or leatherwork gloves to
protect hands when picking up debris.
Heat
Stress
Ensure that
water is available for participants and encourage regular consumption
even when they may not be thirsty.
OSHA Heat
Stress Quick Facts Card
OSHA
Worker Fact Sheet
Sun
Exposure
Participants should be encouraged to apply sunscreen (SPF 30 at least)
and reapply periodically and wear hats, sunglasses, and other protective
clothing.
OSHA Sun Protection Fact Sheet
NIOSH UV Radiation Information
Wildlife
Hazards
OSHA Insects, Rodents & Snakes Facts
CDC Poisonous Plant Information
WebMD Jellyfish Sting Information
WebMD Sting Ray Injury Information
First Aid
Basics
The Mayo
Clinic website has abundant information concerning first aid for
anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), blisters, bruises, cuts/scrapes,
chest pain, fainting, puncture wounds, insect bites & stings, etc.
Mayo Clinic First Aid Index
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Managing Stress & Other Health Information
Stress and Health Information
National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-437-TALK
Mental
Health Counseling Center:
Avalon Center
of Lakeview
850-437-8900
Hours of
Operation:
Monday -
Friday 8am - 5pm
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Volunteer
Opportunities
For information on scheduled
beach clean-ups and other volunteer opportunities in your area, please
visit:
www.VolunteerFlorida.org
BP has set up a toll-free number for those i
Please
contact BP's community information line at (866) 448-5816 for
those interested in their volunteer program. Callers should communicate
the activities and locations
for which they would like to volunteer. You can also call this number to learn about
required training to work with oil spill clean-up operations.
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Fishing
On May 3,
2010 NOAA restricted fishing for a minimum of ten days in federal waters
between Louisiana state waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River to
waters off Florida's Pensacola Bay. Details can be found here:
http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov
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The
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to
coordinate closely with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
and other partners to determine when and where closures should be
expected for fishing activities in state waters.
Fishermen
who wish to contact BP about a claim should call (800) 440-0858.
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Seafood Consumption
There are currently no seafood alerts at this time. Dr. Steve Otwell
of the University of Florida's Sea Grant College Program has compiled a
list of frequently asked questions pertaining to the oil spill and the
consumption of seafood in our area.
FAQs Regarding Seafood
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