• Like so many Gulf Coast residents who pitched in after the April 20, 2010, explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, Barisich was motivated by a desire to help and a need to make money - the oil had eviscerated his livelihood. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • Even while oil was spilling into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deepwater Horizon disaster, British Petroleum, which was ultimately responsible for the rig that exploded, bought TV ads that claimed it would "make it right" for the people and the environment of the Gulf Coast. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • When scientist David Valentine and colleagues published results of a study in early 2011 reporting that bacterial blooms had consumed almost all the deepwater methane plumes after the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill, some were skeptical. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • A study commissioned for the Louisiana Office of Tourism two months after the Deepwater Horizon explosion, found that perception overshadowed actual impacts: a quarter of people thought that leisure activities (swamp tours, boating and hiking) were closed because of the spill, when in fact, this was not the case. (credbc.ca)
  • This recent spill in Vancouver is nowhere near the catastrophe of the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but it still makes headlines. (credbc.ca)
  • Countless communities across the United States have felt firsthand the often deadly and devastating impacts of hurricanes, from Hurricane Katrina, which left 1,833 people dead after slamming into the Gulf Coast in 2005, to Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017-some of the most costly tropical storms on record-along with many others. (americanprogress.org)
  • With disasters like Hurricane Katrina, our heartstrings are tugged as we witness cities underwater, mothers crying out for their children, and the newly homeless wandering the streets. (linode.com)
  • After Hurricane Katrina, rebuilding throughout the Gulf states greatly increased the demand for drywall. (cdc.gov)
  • Some of them are also calling the Ohio toxic train derailment "the Biden regime's Hurricane Katrina. (ecology.news)
  • One study following Hurricane Katrina indicated that the concentration of mold in flooded areas was roughly double the concentration in non-flooded areas. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • It does not make up for what was shaping up as a bumper season, some fishermen believe the best since Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005. (blogspot.com)
  • Although U.S. nuclear power plant regulators monitor operational safety, natural hazards (such as hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes), human error, mechanical failure, and design flaws can still trigger the release of radioactive contamination. (nrdc.org)
  • On top of about 20 different bits of cog that will be useful in any accident script, we've in addition detailed several crucial factors to be aware of for unique misfortunes just like earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires. (looklifestyles.com)
  • Nearly a year after the oil disaster began, Gulf Coast residents are sick, and dying from BP's toxic chemicals. (infiniteunknown.net)
  • The problem has been lurking in the Gulf since the first days of the BP oil spill and now has the potential ignite a disaster unlike any this country has ever seen. (linode.com)
  • The oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will go down in history as one of the biggest catastrophes this planet has ever seen. (linode.com)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) is a census-based metric that includes 15 socioeconomic and demographic factors split into four themes relevant to disaster planning, response, and recovery. (cdc.gov)
  • He encouraged everyone in his town to join him on the water, working day and night throughout the disaster to clean-up the spill. (bridgethegulfproject.org)
  • On Monday, February 28th, the National Institute for Environmental Health Services began sending letters to clean-up workers from the BP oil disaster, in anticipation of enrolling people in a multi-year study to examine the effects of exposure on health. (bridgethegulfproject.org)
  • On April 10, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") issued its Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19 (COVID-19 Field Work Guidance), which addresses decision-making related to continuing, pausing, or reducing ongoing field work activities at EPA-led cleanup sites during the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. (authenticff.com)
  • The varied impacts of storm surge, floodwaters, ground saturation and more on contaminated sites from hurricanes and other large storms continue to grow based on the growing strength of storms in general. (civilianexposure.org)
  • It's the fact that regardless of quantity, this spill impacts the branding of Vancouver as a tourist destination, and could devalue every dollar invested in promoting BC as Super, Natural British Columbia. (credbc.ca)
  • Using CDC/ATSDR SVI, health outcomes, and remote sensing data, we sought to understand the differences in the occurrence of overall and cause-specific emergency department (ED) visits before and after a 2017 flood event in Texas following Hurricane Harvey, modified by different levels of social vulnerability. (cdc.gov)
  • Hurricane Harvey was called "the most extreme rain event in U.S. history. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • Now that the storm has ended, the response is moving from relief efforts to repair and cleanup efforts to deal with the extensive damage Harvey caused. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • The Texas Department of Health Services, however, released emergency guidelines, allowing out-of-state mold remediation companies and unlicensed companies to apply for a temporary waiver to remediate mold in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • Through recent studies conducted under the combined efforts of Michelle Nix of Gulf Coast Oil Spill Volunteers, Jo Billups and Karen Harvill of Sassafrass, Dr. Robert Naman, Project Gulf Impact, medical professionals, and the brave Gulf residents who have agreed to be tested, the toxic health effects of the poisons in the air and in the sea have been documented for the first time. (linode.com)
  • The Louisiana Tracking Program has been developing an oil spill response plan in collaboration with CDC/ATSDR * , CDC/NIOSH + , and agencies from other affected Gulf Coast states. (cdc.gov)
  • Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast Thursday morning as a Category 2 storm, ripping off roofs, flooding streets, and downing power lines. (forthepeople.com)
  • Gulf Coast residents have endured so much this year. (forthepeople.com)
  • And recently, on August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura lashed Louisiana with 150-mile-per-hour winds, killing six people and registering as one of the most powerful storms on record to strike the United States. (americanprogress.org)
  • 2 All in all, as of September 23, 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season has produced 23 named storms-nearly double the season's long-term average and exhausting, for only the second time in history, the National Hurricane Center's list of 21 names. (americanprogress.org)
  • 3 Yet the 2020 hurricane season represents uncharted territory, as storms are expected to continue making landfall in communities that are still struggling to contain COVID-19 outbreaks, maintain social distancing, and weather the historic pandemic-induced economic downturn-all amid a national reckoning with racial oppression and resource disparities in Black communities and other communities of color. (americanprogress.org)
  • The nearest Coast Guard facilities are 1,000 miles away, and any attempted cleanup would be hampered by ice, cold, hurricane-strength storms and blinding fogs. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • What affect do hurricanes and other major storm systems have on areas of contamination and how do storms exacerbate the issue to potentially spread contamination? (civilianexposure.org)
  • The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been helping residents to brace for the storms for days. (akalacademy.ac.in)
  • Even before Zeta struck, these hurricanes and tropical storms had already inflicted billions of dollars in damages. (forthepeople.com)
  • SERVPRO offers an emergency response team to help you handle water cleanup and total restoration, as needed. (servprobraunstation.com)
  • However, SERVPRO wants you to know that the list is long as to why it is better to choose us rather than attempting mold cleanup on your own. (servprodanburyridgefield.com)
  • Seminole SERVPRO mold mitigation professionals render cleanup and repair services around the clock. (servproseminolecentralgulfbeaches.com)
  • March 10, 1970, the first Health Hazard Evaluation is conducted at the Sager Glove Corporation in Murray, Kentucky, where researchers study asbestos exposures. (cdc.gov)
  • WASHINGTON - The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, the largest independent nonprofit asbestos victims' advocacy group in the United States - along with the Environmental Working Group, a consumer advocacy group that empowers people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment - released a statement in response to new data showing asbestos imports nearly doubled in 2016, after years of decline. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • and environmental restoration, waste treatment, and emergency response activities at sites under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Program . (nih.gov)
  • During local utility restoration from the recent hurricane, land line communications were lost for approximately two hours (0906 to 1106 EDT) on 9/1/2011. (kanterella.com)
  • If you find that your Iredell County property experiences water damage , the most effective solution is to hire a water damage restoration company to begin the cleanup, repair, and restoration process. (servproiredellcounty.com)
  • The affects of that spill are still being felt today where 85 tons of remaining oil continue to foul beaches and harm marine life. (rep.org)
  • In addition, hog farm waste was reported spilling into flood waters and carried downstream and into adjacent areas as a direct result of massive flooding from Florence. (civilianexposure.org)
  • The breakdown in the defenses at the Duke plant underscored how even though Hurricane Florence is over, rising river waters keep adding to the environmental mess left in the storm's wake. (civilianexposure.org)
  • Reports say that about 2,800 litres were spilled into the waters of English Bay, but the amount is not necessarily the most important fact, nor is how much has been recovered. (credbc.ca)
  • Homes, cars and animals were swept away in raging waters, but no residents or visitors died. (blogspot.com)
  • Mold produces a fungus called mycotoxin which can make exposure to mold a health hazard. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • Moreover, exposure to mold could also lead to chronicconditions, such as chronic rhinosinusitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. (rhoadesenvironmental.com)
  • The team then handles all mold cleanup using specialized tools and cleaning agents so that the issue does not come right back. (servprodanburyridgefield.com)
  • We have access to a warehouse of the latest equipment and tools to help us with all restorations, including mold cleanup projects for residential and commercial clients. (servprodanburyridgefield.com)
  • That's why we carefully approach mold cleanup, doing everything possible to avoid unnecessary tear-out and reconstruction. (servproseminolecentralgulfbeaches.com)
  • Wood surfaces, including wall framing, can often be restored after mold exposure, but extensive microbe proliferation can cause staining. (servproseminolecentralgulfbeaches.com)
  • LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) - When flames swept through western Maui, engulfing the town of Lahaina, residents saw toxic fumes spewing into the air as burning homes, pipes and cars combusted, transforming rubber, metal and plastic into poisonous, particulate matter-filled smoke. (myfox8.com)
  • Maui water officials warned Lahaina and Kula residents not to drink running water, which may be contaminated even after boiling, and to only take short, lukewarm showers in well-ventilated rooms to avoid possible chemical vapor exposure. (wnct.com)
  • As towns like Lahaina burn, propane tanks explode, pipes melt and oil spills. (wnct.com)
  • The Louisiana Bucket Brigade has dedicated a lot of time and energy to helping communities affected by the BP oil spill since the catastrophe began. (bridgethegulfproject.org)
  • 1 Hurricane Sally rapidly intensified shortly before making landfall on September 16, 2020, as a slow-moving Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, dumping 20 to 30 inches of rainfall along hard-hit communities in western Florida and coastal Alabama. (americanprogress.org)
  • Let's say, hypothetically, that a base is in the path of a strong hurricane making landfall in the area. (civilianexposure.org)
  • Two large tanker spills last year, one in the Indian Ocean and one off the coast of the Philippines, serve as a reminder that almost 20 years after the Exxon Valdez incident catastrophic tanker spills can and do still occur. (rep.org)
  • Tomorrow, FEMA will supplement federal efforts by deploying a Senior Response Official along with a Regional Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) to support ongoing operations, including incident coordination and ongoing assessments of potential long term recovery needs. (ecology.news)
  • In February 2009, the state health department began getting health complaints from residents who had rebuilt their homes using imported drywall. (cdc.gov)
  • Finally, the guidance encourages EPA staff to use this time as an opportunity to make progress on non-field work tasks that can be done virtually, such as settlement negotiations with potentially responsible parties (PRPs) and drafting cleanup decision documents and site progress reports. (authenticff.com)
  • Water and air samples taken during the spill also will be used to attempt to pinpoint how much exposure workers may have had to toxic substances. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • The Environmental Working Group warned New York officials that the state currently lacks the resources and knowledge to adequately protect residents and public water supplies from the dangers of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • Any oil spill would also have an environmental impact on water, reefs and mangroves, and also disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandab strait to the Suez Canal. (akalacademy.ac.in)
  • These noxious chemicals originated from various sources, including leaking underground storage tanks, industrial spills, and inadequate water treatment plants. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
  • Under his leadership, the Marine Corps failed to promptly notify base residents and workers about the contaminated water, and no immediate steps were taken to address the issue. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
  • And on a rainy day, a clogged gutter can send water spilling into your home's foundation, through the roof, or down to your basement. (servproiredellcounty.com)
  • As the United States struggles to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, and local governments must prepare communities for an extremely active hurricane season fueled by climate change, as well as support resilient and equitable rebuilding in the wake of disasters. (americanprogress.org)
  • Despite the deadly consequences of both delaying the federal response to the pandemic at its outset and urging states to reopen their economies before it was safe to do so, President Donald Trump has boasted about the federal government's response to COVID-19 and the nation's preparedness for the 2020 hurricane season. (americanprogress.org)
  • Experts have calculated that $915 billion is needed to relieve the fiscal pressures that the COVID-19 pandemic has put on states, localities, tribes, and territories 8 -all during a year that is expected to be "one of the most active hurricane seasons on record," the resource needs of which will likely strain state and local government finances further. (americanprogress.org)
  • In sum, the new guidance states that EPA will make decisions to suspend or delay cleanup site field work on a case-by-case basis, an approach that balances EPA's priorities to protect public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining the agency's ability to prevent and respond to environmental emergencies and imminent threats posed by these sites. (authenticff.com)
  • The COVID-19 Field Work Guidance also supplements the Office of Land and Emergency Management Considerations and Posture for COVID-19 Pandemic document dated March 19, 2020, and provides additional criteria to be considered for Emergency Response, Superfund Removal/Remedial/Federal Facilities, RCRA Corrective Action, and leaking underground storage tank (LUST) cleanups when determining whether site field work should begin, continue, or be suspended. (authenticff.com)
  • In February 2014, a coal ash pond at its Dan River Steam Station spilled as much as 82,000 tons of waste over roughly 70 miles of the Dan River. (civilianexposure.org)
  • Interventions were held to educate response workers, residents, and health care providers on topics such as personal protective equipment, seafood safety, chemicals of concern, potential routes of exposure, and associated health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • It faces more than $350 billion in compensation and clean-up costs, as well as likely prosecution for withholding crucial information that may have prevented some radiation exposures and for operating the giant station after being warned about the inadequacy of its protections against disasters. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • But what about Superfund military bases and contaminated military sites in the line of fire from hurricanes and other natural disasters? (civilianexposure.org)
  • The oil spill, and our ensuing response, has created a darker and deadlier aftermath that will persist for decades. (linode.com)
  • Barisich is among thousands considering claims under a medical settlement BP reached with cleanup workers and coastal residents. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • On April 20, 2010, a drill rig explosion caused about 4.9 million barrels of oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico. (cdc.gov)
  • WASHINGTON, Jul 28, 2011 (IPS) - When news of the disastrous BP oil well explosion reached the residents of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana last April, Mayor Tim Kerner did the only thing he could think of to stop the oil from destroying his community. (bridgethegulfproject.org)
  • Area residents are reporting chronic headaches, strange smells, and lots of dead fish and other animals ever since the explosion occurred. (ecology.news)
  • The new guidance is consistent with common-sense based approaches that have already been made at a number of cleanup sites by EPA and state-equivalent agencies due to coronavirus concerns. (authenticff.com)
  • There are four other links about the oil spill, nestled amongst links to Destination BC, Vancouver hotels, and other tourist sites, all of which are diminished by the oil spill headlines. (credbc.ca)
  • Industrial area spills, leaking underground storage tanks, and waste disposal sites also contributed to the problem. (rosenfeldinjurylawyers.com)
  • Three years after the BP oil spill, new truths come to light-from deep down inside the ocean. (infiniteunknown.net)
  • CHALMETTE, La. - When a BP oil well began gushing crude into the Gulf of Mexico four years ago, fisherman George Barisich used his boat to help clean up the millions of gallons of spew that would become the worst offshore spill in U.S. history. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • It also provides for regular physical examinations every three years for up to 21 years, and it reserves a worker's right to sue BP over conditions that develop down the road, if the worker believes he or she can prove a connection to the spill. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • We know from … research that's been done on other oil spills, that people one to two years after … had respiratory symptoms and changes in their lung function, and then after a couple of years people start to return to normal," said Dr. Dale Sandler, who heads the study overseen by the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences, an arm of the National Institutes of Health. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • Case-by-case decisions on whether to continue, reduce, or pause field work will either be made unilaterally by EPA Regional offices or in response to "requests from outside parties (e.g., states, tribes, local governments, other federal agencies, potentially responsible parties, property owners, etc.) for extensions or delays in performance. (authenticff.com)
  • Only those individuals who came into direct contact with the chemical or were in the immediate area of the creek would have a potentially elevated risk of exposure. (virginia.gov)
  • and the onset of an unusually active hurricane season-caused by warmer ocean temperatures that are fueled by climate change-that continues to break storm formation records. (americanprogress.org)
  • Any interruption in the ocean color record would severely hamper the work of climate scientists, fisheries and coastal resource managers, and an expanding array of other users, from the military to oil spill responders. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Similarly, ocean color products are crucial for making observations frequently enough to study the timing of processes that can have important effects on living marine resources, such as upwelling, harmful algal blooms 1 (HAB), seasonal transition, El Niño events, and oil spills. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Satellite photographs taken of Camp Lejeune by the U.S. Geological Survey show large black splotches spilled from major rivers into the ocean. (civilianexposure.org)
  • Some 33,000 people, including Barisich, are participating in a massive federal study that aims to determine any short or possible long-term health effects related to the spill. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • If your home has been damaged after a major storm, the cleanup process can be overwhelming. (forthepeople.com)
  • The CDC has guidelines for safe cleanup after a major storm - read those before you start. (forthepeople.com)
  • But even in places where the destruction has begun to subside, officials are warning residents that it remains too dangerous to return and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are surveying the area for additional hazards. (myfox8.com)
  • The Louisiana Tracking Program worked with the state health department to notify OSHA about workplace exposures and health complaints from emergency response workers. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers compiled a list of 100,000 candidates, drawn from sources including rosters of mandatory safety classes that cleanup crews attended and from records of people who were issued badges permitting access to oiled areas. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • A lackluster oil industry record on spill prevention combined with some of the world's roughest seas is a risky combination. (rep.org)
  • For much of the year, the Arctic seas are covered with ice and impassable for oil-spill response ships - oil could gush unabated for up to eight months. (stuarthsmith.com)
  • If Hurricane Zeta or any other storm has caused you property damage, you may be owed compensation. (forthepeople.com)
  • Get in touch with our Morgan & Morgan team covering hurricanes and storm damage for expert advice about your claim. (forthepeople.com)
  • You need to communicate to the service providers with insights on the type and size of the damage, providing enough information so you can get the most appropriate response. (servpronorthmorriscounty.com)
  • No such plan exists for the victims of an oil spill. (linode.com)
  • This proposed oil and gas production in Bristol Bay brings with it the real prospect of a large oil spill that would devastate the fishery. (rep.org)
  • Over half (52.3%) lived in large central metropolitan counties and 20.6% spoke English less than very well based on survey responses. (bvsalud.org)
  • Residents should continue to avoid use of the creek from just west of Route 11/Lee Highway, across from Southern States Cooperative in Cloverdale, downstream to the mouth of Tinker Creek at the Roanoke River until further notice. (virginia.gov)
  • Emissions from the area's chemical plants have been blamed for some serious health problems that have been observed among residents of neighborhoods on Staten Island situated directly across the Arthur Kill, specifically an elevated rate of cancer found to exist among long-time denizens of Travis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Results showed no evidence of the spilled chemical, Termix 5301. (virginia.gov)
  • At this time the chemical release has been contained, and there are no reports of public exposure. (virginia.gov)
  • Aside from physical health, Sandler also is interested in knowing whether chemical exposure, in addition to the stress of working the spill, might have contributed to any mental health problems. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • The Louisiana Tracking Program began logging cases from call-in surveys that captured information such as the physical characteristics of the home, exposure duration, and health effects experienced by members of the household. (cdc.gov)
  • La., June 15 (Reuters ) - It's a familiar refrain in southern Louisiana since the oil spill began and after President Barack Obama's speech on Tuesday, it was voiced once again: there is little he can do until the oil stops gushing. (blogspot.com)
  • Human exposure to mercury through fish consumption is a growing concern in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Two people walk down a flooded street in Rodanthe, North Carolina, as Hurricane Dorian hits Cape Hatteras on September 6, 2019. (americanprogress.org)
  • And I'm sure that's what people who experienced this oil spill are worried about. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • She said that her views may be unpopular among some residents, but added, "I don't care if I'm unpopular, I want to keep people safe. (nwcoastenergynews.com)
  • Sandler emphasized that making any direct correlation between health concerns and the spill could prove challenging because many of the workers held other jobs that put them in contact with oil. (commonsensecanadian.ca)
  • The major objective of the NIEHS WTP is to prevent work related harm by assisting in the training of workers in how best to protect themselves and their communities from exposure to hazardous materials. (nih.gov)
  • Obama took a tough stance during his address, saying he will direct BP to set up an independently administered fund to compensate workers and business affected by the spill, and to mobilize more equipment. (blogspot.com)
  • Participants completed a survey about their fish eating habits, knowledge of fish consumption advisories, pregnancy status, demographic and socio-economic information, and mercury exposure history. (cdc.gov)
  • What should I do if I'm concerned about potential exposure? (virginia.gov)
  • If you are concerned about potential exposure, contact your physician, the Poison Control Center (800-222-1222) or the Roanoke City Health Department (540-283-5050). (virginia.gov)
  • The company responsible for the spill, Crop Production Services, has continued to cooperate fully with DEQ and has taken numerous actions to address the fish kill. (virginia.gov)
  • Because of the low local awareness of fish advisories, increased education is needed about the advisories and about mercury exposure among at-risk populations in Duval and Martin Counties. (cdc.gov)
  • The Burnaby RCMP arrested over 100 grandmothers, First Nations leaders, Clayoquot Sound veterans and other local residents for stepping over what turned out to be a fictitious line (somebody needs to check their darn GPS), and local politicians in Burnaby declared war on the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline. (credbc.ca)
  • Compare this to the tens of thousands of jobs in tourism, retail and other marine-based sectors that would be impacted if there was a major oil spill in Burrard Inlet, and the project starts to feel like a real risk for our local economy. (credbc.ca)
  • Why were residents told to avoid Tinker Creek? (virginia.gov)
  • Residents were advised to avoid Tinker Creek out of an abundance of caution and to allow the response and investigation to proceed. (virginia.gov)
  • A few miles away at Perdido Key , Fla. , longtime resident Terry Hanners has his doubts. (blogspot.com)
  • With its Macondo well dead and few visitors on the coast during the offseason, BP has launched its biggest push yet to deep-clean the tourist beaches that were coated with crude during the worst of the Gulf oil spill. (blogspot.com)