Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Visits Louisiana At the direction of President Obama, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke traveled to Louisiana, where he toured a Gulf seafood processing plant in Lafitte, La, and attended lunch with members of the local seafood and restaurant industry in[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010.  U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke visited Louisiana today to hear from local business owners and community members who have been directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. At an economic roundtable in Metairie, La., Locke announced $31.3 million in coastal restoration and economic development grants for[Read More…]

FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), working with partners from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), announced Thursday that sea turtle nests on the eastern portion of Florida Panhandle beaches would no longer be excavated and transported[Read More…]

GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010.  Making his third visit to the Gulf of Mexico region since June, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke toured a seafood processing plant this morning in Lafitte, La., a fishing village about 25 miles south of New Orleans. Michael Chan, manager of Lafitte Frozen Foods, said business is[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010.  National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen today announced the deployment of 19 additional Economic Assessment and Evaluation Teams to communities affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. These interagency teams will work with communities in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas[Read More…]

HOUSTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010.  BP today announced that it is providing $52 million to federal and state health organizations to fund behavioral health support and outreach programs across the US Gulf Coast region. The funding will help residents link up with support that is available through providers in their communities, through[Read More…]

Panama City, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2010 – 12:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  It is a privilege to be here in Panama City Beach with the men and women of the United States Coast Guard.  I wanted to come here personally and express my gratitude to you for the[Read More…]

NEW ORLEANS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010.  BP today cautioned individuals and businesses to be alert for potential scams – including door-to-door attempts by unauthorized individuals who seek personal information or charge fees for safety training or other purposes in connection with the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill response. “There have[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS President Obama and the First Family Continue Their Visit to the Gulf Coast The President and his family wrapped up their vacation in Panama City, Fla., taking a boat tour of St. Andrews Bay and stopping for ice cream before departing for a[Read More…]

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 14, 2010.  Today National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen issued a directive to BP to ensure that the proper protocols are in place before the final authorization for completion of the relief well and bottom kill. The directive can be viewed here.   Source: deepwaterhorizonresponse.com