Unfortunately there are tar balls on the beach. Below is the official warning to not swim until further notice. Our pools and grounds are clean, clear and awaitiing your arrival.
Swimming advisory issued
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for the waters off Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan effective at p.m. today. A swimming advisory means that individuals are discouraged from swimming in the affected waters. However, it does not mean the beaches are closed. Visitors are still welcome to sunbathe and walk the beach, but we suggest they swim in a pool or enjoy our many off-beach activities.
Additionally, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has closed all state waters in the gulf and some inshore areas for fishing. The pier at Gulf State Park will be closed for fishing effective at 6 p.m., but will remain open to sightseers.
To read the advisory and fishing closing click here.
We will continue to post updates regarding this and other issues daily at www.gulfshores.com/issues and www.orangebeach.com/issues.
Notice from City of Gulf Shores regarding tar balls
City officials are aware that small tar balls, ranging in size from a dime to a baseball, have washed ashore along the beaches within Gulf Shores. The Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique Team (SCATT) is engaged, and these occurrences are being handled according to the policies and procedures of the Unified Command, as well as all supporting organizations. Appropriate clean-up crews are being deployed and will be monitoring for further impact. While it is probable that we will continue to see sporadic incidents such as this occur, every effort is being made to keep the oil from reaching our gulf coast beaches.
The BP oil spill, and its effect on the northern gulf coast, has been an evolving reality. All City officials, in coordination with other local, state, and federal agencies, are working effortlessly to stay ahead of, and monitor, this situation.
Should you encounter tar balls along the beach, please take the following action:
1. Do take a photo with an item beside to show the scale, preferably a ruler.
2. Note the color, appearance, location, date, and time.
3. Report your finding to 1-866-448-5816.
4. AVOID CONTACT…DO NOT TOUCH and, please, DO NOT BURY. Allow the appropriate clean-up crews to remove!
5. If skin contact occurs, flush with water or remove with baby oil.
The City of Gulf Shores will continue to examine all aspects of the BP oil incident and provide our community with the latest, most accurate, information as it is reported to us.
Media coverage you need to be aware of
The following story broke on AL.com earlier this afternoon and was picked up by the AP wire service. While the beach may look clear where you are, this story is likely to be all over the place this evening. We just want all our partners to be aware of it in case they receive questions about.
http://blog.al.com/live/2010/06/alabama_beaches_oil_gulf_shores.html
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Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Drawer 457 • Gulf Shores, AL 36547 • 1-800-745-SAND (7263) • info@gulfshores.com
For questions and concerns about this email, please send an email to info@gulfshores.com.
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Swimming advisory issued
The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued a swimming advisory for the waters off Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan effective at p.m. today. A swimming advisory means that individuals are discouraged from swimming in the affected waters. However, it does not mean the beaches are closed. Visitors are still welcome to sunbathe and walk the beach, but we suggest they swim in a pool or enjoy our many off-beach activities.
Additionally, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has closed all state waters in the gulf and some inshore areas for fishing. The pier at Gulf State Park will be closed for fishing effective at 6 p.m., but will remain open to sightseers.
To read the advisory and fishing closing click here.
We will continue to post updates regarding this and other issues daily at www.gulfshores.com/issues and www.orangebeach.com/issues.
Notice from City of Gulf Shores regarding tar balls
City officials are aware that small tar balls, ranging in size from a dime to a baseball, have washed ashore along the beaches within Gulf Shores. The Shoreline Cleanup and Assessment Technique Team (SCATT) is engaged, and these occurrences are being handled according to the policies and procedures of the Unified Command, as well as all supporting organizations. Appropriate clean-up crews are being deployed and will be monitoring for further impact. While it is probable that we will continue to see sporadic incidents such as this occur, every effort is being made to keep the oil from reaching our gulf coast beaches.
The BP oil spill, and its effect on the northern gulf coast, has been an evolving reality. All City officials, in coordination with other local, state, and federal agencies, are working effortlessly to stay ahead of, and monitor, this situation.
Should you encounter tar balls along the beach, please take the following action:
1. Do take a photo with an item beside to show the scale, preferably a ruler.
2. Note the color, appearance, location, date, and time.
3. Report your finding to 1-866-448-5816.
4. AVOID CONTACT…DO NOT TOUCH and, please, DO NOT BURY. Allow the appropriate clean-up crews to remove!
5. If skin contact occurs, flush with water or remove with baby oil.
The City of Gulf Shores will continue to examine all aspects of the BP oil incident and provide our community with the latest, most accurate, information as it is reported to us.
Media coverage you need to be aware of
The following story broke on AL.com earlier this afternoon and was picked up by the AP wire service. While the beach may look clear where you are, this story is likely to be all over the place this evening. We just want all our partners to be aware of it in case they receive questions about.
http://blog.al.com/live/2010/06/alabama_beaches_oil_gulf_shores.html
——————————————————————————–
Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau
PO Drawer 457 • Gulf Shores, AL 36547 • 1-800-745-SAND (7263) • info@gulfshores.com
For questions and concerns about this email, please send an email to info@gulfshores.com.
You are receiving this email because you or your business is listed as an Industry Partner to the
Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau.
To unsubscribe from all Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitor Bureau, please click here.