Guard watches coast for oil slick's first wave

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Here's the info you need.

Deepwater Horizon Response

emergency.louisiana.gov

thanks SS33. i read the deepwater horizon website rather quiclkly. only 2 things readbale on there with not much substance.

the other link provided me with some of the info i needed.

apparently in early to mid may, LA state submitted a proposal to BP to build 100 sand type barriers that would protect 4000 miles of coastline.

so far BP has not responded. LA said they could have had10 miles constructed by now if BP hasnt been delaying. \

appears those photos of the oil drenched brown pelicans are the coming from the same place. that 20 or so have been saved.

a us coast guard ship just arrived the other day.

apparently BP is delaying and the State of louisianna (sp?) is tired of sending proposals and is going to enter into emergency contracts with private companies for the clean up, dredge and sand/dirt protectors then recoup the money from BP instead of waiting and waiting and waiting for BP to either start the projects on their own or atleast start cutting checks.

seems BP is focused on clogging the hole and not putting money into the coastal problems.

also, BP attorneys have refused to turn over documents related to claims made and paid out to persons who lost their sea faring jobs b/c of the spill. some have been paid once, others nothing. these people and their families are living without a pay check for the past couple of months. LA state requested the documents to help accelerate the payments so families can eat, etc.

BP needs to focus some energy and money on the coastal problems. i imagine when the pics start coming in and people like me wonder why coastal efforts didnt start until after the oil reached the coast, BP will start to do something.

honestly, the States should do what louisianna is doing, dont wait on BP, hire who you have to then bill BP later.