THE NEWSCASTER-Nature Coast News
PAGE 8 - June 2, 2010
BP has taken full responsibility for cleaning up the spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Stopping the leak will be a major step, but only a start. We know that our responsibility goes
much further.
We Will Make This Right.
Our commitment to the environment.
Our job now is to prevent as much environmental damage caused by this spill as we can. Over
1,100 boats, including local fishing fleets, are collecting the oil by skimming and other methods.
More than two million feet of boom are in place to protect the shoreline. Where oil has reached
the shore, we are cleaning it up.
Our commitment to the people of the Gulf.
This spill and the hardships endured by Gulf families and businesses never should have happened.
The region is home to thousands of BP employees, so we also feel the impact.
We have been paying all legitimate claims for economic loss and will continue to do so. We
will not be limited by a spending cap. We have 18 claims offices in operation across the Gulf.
More than 9,000 claims have been paid, including millions of dollars to thousands of fishermen.
We’ve provided $170 million to support the response and tourism in the region. And our
efforts will not come at any cost to taxpayers.
Our commitment to you.
Whether you’ve been affected personally or you are following this from a distance, we
understand that our responsibility includes keeping you informed. You expect us to make
this right. We will.
For the most current information, please visit the following BP and joint
U.S. Government/BP websites:
www.bp.com
www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com
For assistance or information, please call the following 24/7 hotlines:
To report oil on the shoreline: (866) 448-5816
To report impacted wildlife: (866) 557-1401
To make spill-related claims: (800) 440-0858
www.floridagulfresponse.com