By JENNIFER FLANAGAN
Public Relations
PASCAGOULA (May 07) - British Petroleum (BP) has taken advantage of the resolution passed by the Pascagoula City Council allowing contractors involved in oil spill clean-up efforts to temporarily locate within industrial zones without going through the usual permitting process.
“BP has set-up a staging area for booms, equipment, and their headquarters from a site located off Petit Bois Street in east Pascagoula,” said Steve Mitchell, city operations manager. “The council’s resolution has given us another way to support the clean-up efforts, and we’re glad BP has taken advantage of this opportunity.”
In addition to this location, BP opened an office at 710 Delmas Ave. in Downtown Pascagoula earlier this week where citizens can go to discuss possible damage claims and training opportunities.
“Information is being provided as folks come in,” said Andrew Vanchau, BP spokesperson. “Most of the questions have been about training opportunities including our vessel of opportunity classes.”
The resolution allowing oil spill contractors to bypass the regular permitting process was passed by the council during a special meeting April 30 in which a state of emergency was also enacted. A similar action was taken after Hurricane Katrina that also allowed temporary emergency permitting for a limited period of time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The city beach and all piers remain open for normal uses at this time.
To date, all City offices are open with regular hours of operations.
Hotline phone numbers for volunteer or service opportunities.
Request Volunteer information: 1-866-448-5816
Submit your vessel as a vessel of opportunity 1-281-366-5511
Submit alternative response technology, services or products 1-281-366-5511
HAZWOPER Training: Ron Williams 228-762-0670 or 228-990-4564
Hotline phone numbers to report possible damages due to the oil spill.
Animals covered in oil: 1-866-557-1404 (leave message)
Submit a claim for damages: 1-800-440-0858
Oil on shore line: 1-866-448-5816
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