We'll try to keep you abreast of oil spill related information.  Check our Facebook page for other links and resources so that you can volunteer in any number of ways.

Oxford Economics has prepared a new report for the U.S. Travel Association entitled "Potential Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill on Tourism."  Please click here for a link to that report and here for their "Roadmap to Recovery."  This is interesting reading, particularly for those involved in the travel industry. 

Overview of Feinberg Impact of Oil Spill Claims Process prepared by O'Sullivan Creel, LLP. 

County Resources

First and foremost, the County Emergency Management Office maintains an outstanding web site with all the latest local information.  You can access that web site by clicking here. 

They also have a new website -- a very comprehensive one -- at www.okaloosaoilresponse.com.  This site compiles a great deal of information in one spot and is updated regularly.  Check it out -- it might just answer your questions. 

Okaloosa County issues weekly updates:

July 9, 2010

The federal government has an outstanding website at http://www.geoplatform.gov/gulfresponse/.  It's got great maps and the latest information from NOAA. 

A new website has been brought to our attention, and it's extremely detailed with real time information about placement of boats, etc.  That website is at http://map.floridadisaster.org/gator/.

U. S. Senate

Senator Bill Nelson is working hard on this issue.  His latest information can be found on his web site at http://billnelson.senate.gov/.

Sen. Nelson's office issues a periodic Situation Briefing.  You can reach the most recent ones by clicking below.

July 20, 2010 Weather Briefing

July 13, 2010 Situation Briefing

July 12, 2010

July 7, 2010

July 6, 2010

U. S. Congress

Congressman Jeff Miller will now be issuing regular updates to his constituents.  These can be found at this website. 

Florida State Government

Senator Don Gaetz issues regular updates. 

July 9, 2010

Representative Matt Gaetz will also issue regular updates, and you can sign up for his regular newsletter on his website, www.mattgaetz.com.   

Florida's Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink also has a website where you can find a treasure trove of information about the oil spill.  That link is:  www.myfloridacfo.com.

NOAA Weather Briefing

July 13, 2010

Air Quality Resources

This is a regular Air Quality update from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 

July 12, 2010

Tourism Resources

The Tourism Development Council of Okaloosa County is monitoring the situation carefully, and works hard to update prospective visitors.  Their website is at www.destin-fwb.com.  Their Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/floridasemeraldcoast, is an excellent resource with feedback from Facebook participants.