The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) transitioned today to a Level 3 monitoring status for the Deepwater Horizon event. State emergency response officials will continue to respond to impacts as they are reported to the State Watch Office and ensure proper cleanup occurs as needed.
“Though the State EOC activation has come to an end, the State Emergency Response Team remains committed to protecting Florida’s coastline from this disaster,” said David Halstead, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management. “Our state has a robust system in place for responding to reports of oil product on our shores and we will continue to be vigilant in ensuring reported impacts are cleaned up immediately.”
StormSmart Coasts an excellent resource for Gulf Communities.
StormSmart Coasts Network Website
June 1, 2010 – Released just in time for storm season, the StormSmart Coasts website equips Gulf residents and decision makers with the latest and best information addressing severe weather.
StormSmart Coasts (www.stormsmartcoasts.org) identifies what should be done before, during, and after a storm. The website provides state specific, in-depth information about potential hazards, how to minimize risks, improve emergency response and more. State and local emergency contacts lists are available. StormSmart Coasts also provides instruction on uniting your community in tackling the challenge of clean-up after a storm.
The Gulf of Mexico adapted from NASA satellite imagery.
Florida depends on the Gulf of Mexico for much of its economy and character and for the ecological services provided by the ninth largest water body in the world. For these reasons, Florida, the other four U.S. Gulf of Mexico States, and Mexico partner to protect its health through the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. This historic regional partnership program will help the Nation to manage the Gulf and sustain its abundance for years to come.
The Second Governors' Action Plan, released in June, 2009.
Florida is actively contributing and benefiting from participation in the Gulf Alliance which is a group of dedicated researchers, educators and managers from dozens of state agencies throughout the Gulf, 13 federal agencies, non-profits, universities, citizens and others. Through the identification and creation of issue teams, the Gulf Alliance began in 2005 to "strengthen our response to common challenges."
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Learn more about the Gulf of Mexico Alliance by watching this 6-minute video.
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Many on the ground actions and important decisions occur at the city and county levels. That's why the city of Naples' Natural Resources Manager, Mike Bauer, addressed over 200 Alliance partners at the Gulf of Mexico Alliance meeting in Mobile, Alabama in August 2009. Bauer spoke about the city's work to clean up polluted waters and restore oyster and mangrove habitats - among other steps the city has taken to promote a healthy Gulf. Hear his speech and read the full article ...
This project was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Gulf of Mexico Program, under Assistance Agreement Number MX-964795 awarded to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The contents of this document do not necessarily represent the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
From its deep water coral reefs to barrier islands and intriguing sea creatures, the Gulf of Mexico comes alive in the Gulf of Mexico Minute 90-second radio messages. The entire nation is pitching in to protect the environmental and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico by recycling, conserving energy, and supporting local businesses. Listen to the Gulf of Mexico Minute Radio Podcasts and join these regional efforts to support the Gulf! Read More
Florida depends on the Gulf of Mexico for much of its economy and character and for the ecological services provided by the ninth largest water body in the world. For these reasons, Florida, the other four U.S. Gulf of Mexico States, and Mexico partner to protect its health through the Gulf of Mexico Alliance. This historic regional partnership program will help the Nation to manage the Gulf and sustain its abundance for years to come.
This project was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, Gulf of Mexico Program, under Assistance Agreement Number MX-964795 awarded to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The contents of this document do not necessarily represent the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute an endorsement or recommendation.
The Pathogens Workgroup has scheduled a workshop focused on ...
Seagrass communities are among the most productive ecosystems in the world
From its deep water coral reefs to barrier islands and intriguing sea creatures, the Gulf of Mexico comes alive in the Gulf of Mexico Minute 90-second radio messages. The entire nation is pitching in to protect the environmental and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico by recycling, conserving energy, and supporting local businesses. Listen to the Gulf of Mexico Minute Radio Podcasts and join these regional efforts to support the Gulf! 
