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Archives for October 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY:  Joint Information Center for oil spill response now virtual, updated media contacts 

SAN PEDRO, Calif.- The Southern California oil spill response centralized media telephone (562) 577- 4457 is no longer a working number for the Joint Information Center. All future media inquiries should be directed toward the information contacts as follows: Oil Spill Response Public Information Officer:  (310) 781-0619 Inquiries@socalspillresponse.com   Questions related to pipeline owner and operator:  Amplify Energy/ Beta Offshore Media@amplifyenergy.com Oil spill investigation: Lt. […]

ACTUALIZACIÓN: DISPONIBILIDAD PARA LOS MEDIOS DE COMUNICACIÓN: Se liberará la fauna silvestre rehabilitada afectada por el derrame de petróleo

Nota del editor: Se solicita a los medios de comunicación que confirmen su asistencia antes de las 10 de la mañana del miércoles 20 de octubre al suboficial de segunda clase de la Guardia Costera David Weydert en el (562) 577-4457 o en inquiries@socalspillresponse.com. El evento será transmitido en vivo en la página de Facebook […]

UPDATE: MEDIA AVIALABILITY: Rehabilitated wildlife impacted by oil spill to be released

OCTOBER 19, 2021 Editor’s note: Media are requested to RSVP by 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20 to Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class David Weydert at (562) 577-4457 or at inquiries@socalspillresponse.com. The event will be broadcasted live on the U.S. Coast Guard Los Angeles Facebook page. UPDATE: Location of bird release and parking has been updated.  WHO: Representatives from […]

UPDATE 16: Oil spill cleanup progresses in both Orange and San Diego Counties

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Cleanup efforts and shoreline assessments continue in both Orange and San Diego counties. Crews worked throughout the weekend to remove remaining tar balls and assess beaches for further treatment.  Workers removed all boom in Orange and San Diego counties with the exception of Talbert Marsh. All public beaches in Orange County and San Diego County are open.  “The amount of […]

UPDATE 15: Overview of Unified Command’s response efforts in Orange and San Diego Counties

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Reports from trained oil observers and beach cleanup contractors working for the Unified Command show significant progress in cleanup operations. More than 1,800 personnel from around the country aided in the spill response at the height of cleanup operations; 116 local volunteers were trained and assisted in shoreline cleanup efforts. The […]