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TOWN OF DAUPHIN ISLAND UPDATE

May 20 , 2010 @ 12:00 p.m.

Check the Town website (www.TownofDauphinIsland.org) daily for new updates.

• RE-ENTRY PASSES, HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1^st:
  • With all of the focus on the oil spill, the Town would like to remind residents to make sure their re-entry passes are up to date. You can obtain or renew your re-entry pass at Town Hall between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday, closed Friday – Sunday. You will need to bring your identification and either your expired pass or proof of ownership or residency (e.g., a utility bill, deed, or lease agreement). If you have any questions, please call Town Hall at 251-861-5525.

• Status of the Oil Spill
  • Below the information sites and numbers, you will find a trajectory as of May 19 for the oil spill. The current NOAA maps suggest no major oil impact expected through Saturday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m. The latest map available as of this update (prepared May 19^th at 8:00 p.m.) is included at the bottom of this email.

INFORMATION SITES AND NUMBERS

www.townofdauphinisland.org – updated information focusing on island issues

www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com – link to latest information about the oil spill, including the initial incident, efforts to stop the leak, projected trajectory, and the Alabama contingency plan.

www.response.restoration.noaa.gov – link to information on the emergency response and restoration process, as well as the latest projected trajectory.

1-866-557-1401 – to report oiled wildlife.

1-800-440-0858 – to report oil related damage.

1-866-448-5816 – to report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information.

281-366-5511 or HorizonSupport@OEGLLC.com – to inquire about adding your marine vessel to the clean up response fleet.

251-431-6409 or mbnep@mobilebaynep.com – to volunteer for clean up efforts.

1-800-392-5658 – Alabama Attorney General’s consumer complaint line to report fraud or price gouging.

Local numbers for the Command Center in Mobile to report seeing oil, smelling oil, or for any other questions related to the oil spill.

• 251-445-8955
• 251-445-8947
• 251-445-8948
• 251-445-8949

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Press Advisory #10

May 19, 2010

4:45 p.m.

Alabama DPS and Alabama National Guard opens credentialing centers

Mobile - The Alabama Department of Public Safety wants to ensure contractors working in Alabama responding to the Deep Water Response Oil Spill have the proper credentials. DPS in conjunction with the Alabama National Guard have established credentialing centers. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and BP representatives are aware of this process and are notifying contractors. The centers are located at the following address:

Baldwin County

Old Outcast Marina

27557 Larry C Kelly Lane

Orange Beach, Al 36561

Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 4:00pm

Mobile County

Dauphin Island Town Hall

1011 Bienville Blvd

Dauphin Island, Alabama

Hours of Operation: 7:00am to 7:00pm

The Alabama National Guard has three guardsmen stationed at each of the credentialing centers to assist DPS with security and traffic. The guardsmen are armed; however they are there solely in a support role. Currently, credentialing is not required to work in Alabama as a result of the oil spill, however if the oil comes ashore state issued badges will be required. The credentialing centers opened on Sunday May 16, 2010. Contractors will need to show one of the following forms of identification to receive their credentials: state issued driver license or I.D. card, military I.D. card, US Passport and for foreign nationals, country issued passport and I-94 showing they are authorized to be in the United States.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is the lead agency for the state’s response to the oil spill under the Unified Command. ADEM is coordinating efforts for a wide range of state agencies that are involved in responding to the situation. Additional information and updates regarding the oil spill and Alabama’s response may be obtained at www.adem.alabama.gov

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For more information, contact Yasamie Richardson at 205-299-1677.