Category: Oil Spill Reports
TDC: We’re Open For For Business, But Prepared For Worst Case Scenario
On Tuesday, Mark Bowen, Chief of Emergency Services, accompanied by Lieutenant Caskey of the Coast Guard, met with the TDC and CVB to discuss plans of action in the event that the oil spill hit Panama City Beach’s shores. Chief Bowen answered questions and concerns from the board as well as from audience members in the attempt to reinforce the message that there is no impact on Panama City Beach, we’re open for business and that we are preparing diligently for that day if it comes.
The plans to manage the consequences of the event, if it happens, will consist of a booming strategy, a beach protection plan and finally, if needed, a comprehensive disposal plan of oils and any contaminated soils and sand. Continue reading “TDC: We’re Open For For Business, But Prepared For Worst Case Scenario”
Deep Horizon Oil Spill – Panama City Beach Update – NO OIL HERE
Putting all opinions aside (educated or not =) ), the growing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a serious concern for Bay County and the beaches of Panama City Beach. Rather than force you to read through this whole post just to find out what you are really wanting to know, I’ll save you a bit of time. More information is below if you want it, otherwise:
As of right now, there IS NO OIL on or near the beaches of Panama City Beach. In addition, as of right now, we are not within the “area of uncertainty” with no expectation of oil hitting our shores – today.
Check after the break for resources on how to track the spill, what Bay County is doing to prepare and what will happen if we do enter the “area of uncertainty”.
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TDC/CVB AGENDA: Oil Spill Plan of Action
If you’ve been worried about what the oil spill could do to our summer economy, this Tuesday the TDC and CVB will discuss a plan of action on how to continue on promoting the area. If gears are switched on any of the original plans, this meeting could have a significant impact on your own summer marketing plans.
AGENDA
COMBINED BOARD MEETING
Bay County Tourist Development Council
Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
Panama City Beach
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
9:00 a.m.
Council Room, Beach City Hall
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
A. Invocation
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approve Minutes From April 13, 2010 Continue reading “TDC/CVB AGENDA: Oil Spill Plan of Action”
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill – Public Information Meeting TODAY
There will be a meeting today, May 4, at 4:30 PM (previously scheduled at 2:00), at the Okaloosa County School District Administrative Building 120 Lowery Street S.E. in Fort Walton Beach with representatives from the DEP, BP, the US Coast Guard, Okaloosa County, and other officials. This meeting is being held to answer as many of your questions as possible. Please plan to attend for any information you need concerning the oil spill.
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