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Brandon Jordan, ,
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Coldwell Banker United Realtors

Crestview Office 2514 S. Ferdon Blvd. Crestview, FL 32536	Fort Walton Beach Office 350 Racetrack Road, Suite A Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547	Destin Office 36008 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Ste 201 Destin, FL 32541
Niceville Office 4504 Hwy 20 E., Ste. A Niceville, FL 32578	Pace Office 5561 Woodbine Road Pace, FL 32571	Navarre Office 8815 Navarre Pkwy. Navarre, FL 32566
Navarre Beach Office 8499 Gulf Blvd. Navarre Beach, FL 32566	Gulf Breeze Office 3688 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32563	East Pensacola Office 4595 Old Spanish Trail Pensacola, FL 32504
Central Pensacola Office 1230 Creighton Road Pensacola, FL 32504	West Pensacola Office 7203 Pine Forest Road Pensacola, FL 32526	Pensacola Beach Office 22A Via De Luna Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Santa Rosa Beach Office 43 Cassine Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459	West Panama City Beach Office 22901 Panama City Beach Parkway Panama City Beach, FL 32413	East Panama City Beach Office 726 Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Panama City Office 702 S. Tyndall Parkway Panama City, FL 32404		Lynn Haven Office 2112 S. Hwy 77 Lynn Haven, FL 32444

Projections from NOAA indicate weathered oil from the leading edge of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill could impact the Florida Panhandle as early as this week due to a shift in winds and currents.Any impact to Florida's shoreline will likely be highly weathered - tar balls, oil sheen, tar mats or mousse, a pudding-like oil/water mixture that could be brown, rust or orange in color.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is tracking the oil spill's movement. For an update, visit the NOAA website at: http://www.noaa.gov

If you spot oil on Florida's coastline report it to the State Warning Point at 1 (877) 2- SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335) or dial #DEP from most cell phones.

Onsite actions

A single website was created to coordinate federal efforts as well as BP initiatives: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com

State and federal actions

The State Emergency Operations Center remains activated at a Level 2 or partial activation.

Governor Charlie Crist has issued three Executive Orders since April 30, 2010, declaring a state of emergency in 26 coastal counties that may see impacts. To read the Executive Orders, visit: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/default.htm#auth

BP has opened claims offices in Florida. Visit the BP Claims Page toget addresses, phone numbers and to learn more: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/claims.htm

On May 18, 2010, the Small Business Administration (SBA) opened eight offices in the Panhandle. To date, these offices have issued a total of 150 loan applications. Find an office (PDF format) at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/small_business_admin.pdf

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted water and sediment sampling to use as a baseline for monitoring air quality data should it be affected by the oil spill. Read the reports and get updates as released at: http://www.epa.gov/bpspill

Health effects

There are no indications of any health risks due to the Deepwater Horizon incident so far. The Department of Health and DEP are monitoring health and environmental impacts to Florida's beaches and will notice an advisory if conditions become unsafe. To read more about the possible health effects from oil, go to (PDF): http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/faq_doh_051010.pdf

Fishing and seafood

NOAA extended the boundaries of the closed fishing area in the Gulf of Mexico to the state water line in Alabama and the western tip of Florida's Panhandle. The federal closure does not currently apply to any of Florida's waters, and it's called a precautionary measure. For the latest update, check the Deepwater Horizon website at: http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com. Scroll to "Current Ops" at the top and click on "Fish and Wildlife Report."

Fishermen who wish to contact BP about a claim should call (800) 440-0858.

Report oiled wildlife to the Wildlife Distress Hotline at (866) 557-1401. For the safety of the public as well as the safety of animals, trained responders should conduct rescues.

Tourism

Florida's tourism website, www.VISITFLORIDA.com, posts up-to-the-minute information on the status of any city or region in Florida. Vacationers may also view live Twitter feeds of any changes. Learn more at: http://www.visitflorida.com/florida_travel_advisory/.

The Florida State Parks have not felt any effect, but updates on closings, if any, will be posted on their website: http://www.floridastateparks.org. Visitors can also get updates by calling 1 (850) 245-2157.

Tips for homeowners

Coastal homeowners have inundated the state with calls about what they can do to protect their property. The state has offered suggestions on what is allowed and what to avoid in a single (PDF) file: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/files/protect_shoreline_tips.pdf

Tips for businesses and consumers

The Attorney General's fraud hotline is open to receive reports of fraud or price gouging by individuals or companies trying to take advantage of the Gulf oil crisis. Call the hotline at: 1 (866) 966-7226.

The Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner gas price-gouging hotline is also operational. The toll-free hotline number is: 1 (800) HELP-FLA (1-800- 435-7352).

Coastal businesses should keep good records and make loss of earnings claims for damages incurred as a result of the oil spill. Businesses should file a claim with BP by calling 1 (800) 440- 0858. Learn more at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/oilspill/default.htm or by calling 1 (850) 413-3089 or toll-free at 1 (877) MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236).

Volunteer opportunities

The Governor's Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is encouraging Floridians and visitors to become a Coast Watch volunteer. To help or to get more information about scheduled beach cleanups and other volunteer opportunities at: www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org.

BP established a volunteer program and set up a toll-free number for those interested in volunteering. Learn more by calling BP's community information line at 1 (866) 448-5816.

Learn more about Florida's response

DEP launched a Twitter account, www.Twitter.com/FLDEPalert , dedicated to providing updates on Florida's response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

For a list of Unified Command, BP and Florida phone numbers, visit http://www.dep.state.fl.us/deepwaterhorizon/default.htm#numbers

The Oil Spill Information Line is available at 1 (888) 337-3569 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. seven days a week. Additional phone numbers have also been established for persons with disabilities: (800) 955-8771 (TDD) or (800) 955-8770 (voice).

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