Surfrider Foundation - Atlanta Chapter

You can find oil spill forecast info here:  http://www.crownweather.com/?page_id=2242

The Hazmat training schedule for the Gulf Coast and contact information is here: http://www.pecpremier.com

I guess this means we have to continue to rely on BP to clean up the oil (because they have done such a great job so far). Volunteers are relegated to a support role. Note that this article doesn’t state volunteers can’t take the BP training. Just that the training is “primarily” for people seeking employment. [Read more...]

Some pretty startling images here:

http://rense.com/general90/barb.htm

WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COORDINATES WITH STATE TO PROTECT FLORIDA’S SHORELINE FROM OIL SPILL IMPACTS

Walton County, FL (May 12, 2010) – On May 11, 2010 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, including County engineers and legal counsel, participated in a conference call with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Michael W. Sole and other staff in the State Emergency Operations Center regarding the State’s position on Walton County’s response plan. Highlighted below are specific issues discussed between the county and state. [Read more...]

Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter is organizing volunteers from the Atlanta area to help with the BP oil spill so stay in touch and feel free to contact us if you have questions. Currently a trip is planned from Atlanta to the Destin, Florida area on 5/21. Below is what we know about getting ONLINE hazmat training. [Read more...]

If you are interested in traveling to the Gulf Coast to volunteer for the oil spill, please email treasurer@surfrideratlanta.org. We are currently working on getting the required hazmat training.