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Oil Spill Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions Health and Safety Resources - Including Health Concerns, Responder Safety, and Managing Stress (From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection) Helpful Response Phone Numbers Statewide Volunteer Opportunities Florida CERT's (Community Emergency Response Team) Florida Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Network Camp Beyond the Horizon: Many children are showing signs of distress due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident. To help children deal with their emotions concerning the oil spill, Lutheran Services Florida (LSF), in partnership with the Florida Department of Children and Families and other local sponsors, will provide a therapeutic camp experience. Camp Beyond the Horizon will address the educational and emotional needs of children affected by the disaster. Camp Beyond the Horizon is specifically designed for children in grades kindergarten through six. The camp allows children to process their experiences and their grief in a safe, supportive, caring atmosphere that also offers fun and recreation. The week-long camps will be held in churches and community centers in the affected areas. There is no cost to families for children to participate. Visit the LSF website for information regarding registration and volunteer opportunities.
BAY COUNTY
No information at this time.
Keep Brevard Beautiful is recruiting volunteers for Brevard County coastal monitoring Keep Brevard Beautiful is partnering with the Brevard County Emergency Management Office to monitor the county shoreline. If you are one of the many citizens who love and care for our beautiful beaches, please sign up and help. We are assigning volunteers ½ mile sections of the beach to monitor on a daily basis. Volunteers will be assigned to a section/team nearest to where they live or as near as possible. Also, if you are interested in being a site captain to coordinate other volunteers for your section please let us know. To register, please provide the following information: 1. Name Please email us at kbboilspillvolunteers@yahoo.com or call (321) 631-0501 ex. 204 with the above information. We will contact you with further instructions.
As there is no reported or immediate threat to Broward’s beaches, currently there is no call for immediate volunteers associated with oil spill cleanups. However, volunteer contribution is greatly encouraged and appreciated by registering now for regularly scheduled beach clean ups and possible opportunities related to this incident. For registration, visit www.volunteerbroward.org. For information on local efforts and developments go on to Broward County’s site - Oil Spill News.
Charlotte County’s shores will be well prepared if and when we are impacted from the oil spill. At this point, because of our distance from the perimeter of the oil spill, there is no immediate need to seek mass amounts of volunteers. However, there are ways to help. Visit the Charlotte County Emergency Management Website, where we have posted videos and links about how you could help, as well as other relevant information. We will be working with our local volunteer organizations once the need arises. Please remember to sign up through Volunteer Florida.
Because the Gulf Coast oil spill is not an immediate threat to Citrus County, volunteer activities related to the spill are limited. Volunteers are requested to register with Volunteer Florida and are encouraged to visit www.naturecoastvolunteercenter.org to find other local volunteer opportunities.
While no volunteer activities have yet begun, please register with Volunteer Florida in order to be included in future efforts. The following are a few organizations which have indicated to us that they may be contacted if you wish to sign up with a local organization:
Dixie County has not been impacted at this time. Please register with Volunteer Florida to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering in the future during times of disaster please contact your local American Red Cross. American Red Cross of North Central Florida
Because Duval County is a considerable distance from the perimeter of the oil spill, there is no immediate need to seek volunteers at this time. HandsOn Jacksonville will be monitoring the situation very closely and posting updates at www.handsonjacksonville.org. There are ways you can help now to keep local beaches clean and beautiful by registering to volunteer for regularly scheduled beach cleanups listed on our website www.handsonjacksonville.org.
If you want local Escambia County information about volunteering please send an email to OilSpillVolunteer@unitedwayescambia.org or call 850-444-7041. If you are interested in CERT training go to escambiacert.samariteam.com or call 850-444-7046.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
GULF COUNTY
Visit the United Way of Hernando County if you would like to be added to the local disaster volunteer list.
Volunteer opportunities Coastline watchers: To report oil on the shoreline, call (866) 448-5816, or dial #DEP from a cell phone. To report oiled wildlife, call (866) 557-1401. For more information, visit www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org Pre-oil landfall beach cleanup: Sign up online with Keep Pinellas Beautiful for a Special Beach Cleanup at www.pinvol.org. Volunteers who register online would be contacted for a cleanup event 72 hours prior to an expected landfall of oil on the Pinellas shoreline. For more information, call (727) 533-0402. Local bird survey: Assist Audubon with counting local bird populations by using the eBird checklist at www.ebird.org or call the Clearwater Audubon Society at (727) 431-2856. Beach and wildlife monitoring: Volunteers can contact Tampa Bay Watch at www.tampabaywatch.org or call (727) 867-8166. Office work or seabird rehabilitation: Volunteers are needed at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for tasks such as feeding birds and answering the phone to free up trained staff for emergency work. Also, veterinarians and wildlife paraprofessionals are needed for an Emergency Call List to clean oiled birds (training is required). Visit www.seabirdsanctuary.com or call (727) 391-2473. Aquarium work: Volunteers are needed to assist the Clearwater Marine Aquarium with daily duties. Training classes and long-term weekly shifts are required. Volunteers will not necessarily treat oiled wildlife directly, as marine animal needs will be determined by federal wildlife officials and facility staff. Contact Clearwater Marine Aquarium at www.seewinter.com or call (727) 441-1790, ext. 230. Volunteers can sign up for multiple shoreline cleanups around the Tampa Bay area with the Mayors Beatification Program on our website www.mbptree.org. There will be each cleanups throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, and other counties as needed. We look forward to working with volunteers in this effort to keep our coastline beautiful.
The complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, limits the role of volunteers. Therefore, volunteers cannot be used in any situation where they may come in contact with oiled shorelines or oiled wildlife. Please call United Way of Indian River County, 567-8900 ext. 20 for updates, or to register as a volunteer for any activities that may be coordinated at a future date.
Volunteer opportunities related to the oil spill remain limited in Lee County. However, some organizations are actively seeking volunteers in Lee County. Sanibel’s Coastal Watch Volunteer Program - Register online For more information on other ways you could help support our community and the oil spill response, visit Lee County Emergency Management’s website, and click on “Breaking News."
Gulf Oil Crisis Collection Sites Items Needed
Because of Levy County’s distance from the oil spill there is no immediate need for volunteers, beyond building our volunteer database. Please visit www.levydisaster.com, click on “Volunteer Levy County," and complete the Levy County volunteer registration. This will enable us to keep our volunteer list up-to-date. Once registration is completed, it is critical that volunteers also register with www.volunteerflorida.org. Levy County appreciates your willingness to volunteer in the event our shoreline is threatened by the oil spill crisis. Levy County has created a volunteer fact sheet, which can answer many of the questions volunteers may have, available at the Levy County Emergency Management website. Questions can emailed to volunteerlevy@bellsouth.net or the Levy County Volunteer Coordinator, Marsha Drew, at 352-486-5405. Even though the volunteer effort has not mobilized in Levy County, there are other agencies which need your support. Here’s how you can help: Be a Levy County Ambassador! Support our local businesses by inviting your friends and family to enjoy our beautiful Nature Coast. Our restaurants are serving delicious local seafood, charter boats are available for hire, and the weather is great. Patronize them to protect our economy! American Red Cross of North Central Florida (352)376-4669 or volunteer@redcrossncfc.org Local bird survey: Assist Audubon with counting local bird populations by using the eBird checklist at www.ebird.org or call the Clearwater Audubon Society at (727) 431-2856.
Volunteer Opportunities Florida West Coast County Volunteer Organizations
* Operates in other counties in addition to Manatee County Please note: Volunteer Manatee (who manages the Manateens) is the main volunteer agency within Manatee County, coordinating the majority of the County’s youth as well as many adults. The other agencies listed are either special interest groups, such as the National Estuary Programs, or non-profits which utilize volunteers to further their missions. Manatee County Natural Resources Department also maintains its own standing core of volunteers that can assist if necessary.
Surfrider Foundation is sponsoring Beach Cleanup Sessions around the Treasure Coast. Visit www.surfrider.org/treasurecoast for more information.
iaminvolved.org - Volunteer information site
Monroe County Volunteer Information The Nature Conservancy, Florida Keys and the Florida Keys Environment Coalition volunteer registration and events
OKALOOSA COUNTY The local Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge needs NEW large plastic totes (tubs). Please drop them off at 406 Mountain Drive, Destin. They can also use cash donations. If you have questions, please call 650-1880. Citizens in Okaloosa County wanting more information can dial 311 ext. 8 for updates or visit www.okaloosafl.com and click on 311. On Twitter at OKALOOSAEOC Okaloosa Island Beaches were cleaned in April to celebrate Earth Day and remain very clean. ALL waterfront homeowners, including Destin (private) beach homeowners, are asked to clean up their own waterfront areas in order to protect sea grasses, etc. from impact of volunteers. This is to include the people living on the bays and bayous. Support United Way's Response to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Crisis go to www.united-way.org click on DONATE NOW! Bill Robinson, United Way
PASCO COUNTY
Although, there is no immediate need for volunteers associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill locally, Palm Beach County continues to encourage volunteers become involved with current beach clean-up and beach-sweep opportunities provided through the various municipalities and beach clean-up organizations throughout the county. The complex nature of oil cleanup, coupled with health and safety concerns, limits the role of volunteers. Therefore, volunteers cannot be used in any situation where they may come in contact with oiled shorelines or oiled wildlife. Palm Beach County Government, all municipalities and other key agencies and organizations are concerned about the potential threat to our county’s coastal shores and inter-coastal water ways. Please go to www.pbcgov.org for the latest Palm Beach County updates or to register as a volunteer for any activities that may be coordinated at a future date.
Volunteer opportunities Coastline watchers: To report oil on the shoreline, call (877) 272-8335, or dial #DEP from a cell phone. To report oiled wildlife, call (866) 557-1401. For more information, visit www.volunteerfloridadisaster.org Pre-oil landfall beach cleanup: Sign up online with Keep Pinellas Beautiful for a Special Beach Cleanup at www.pinvol.org. Volunteers who register online would be contacted for a cleanup event 72 hours prior to an expected landfall of oil on the Pinellas shoreline. For more information, call (727) 533-0402. Local bird survey: Assist Audubon with counting local bird populations by using the eBird checklist at www.ebird.org or call the Clearwater Audubon Society at (727) 431-2856. Beach and wildlife monitoring: Volunteers can contact Tampa Bay Watch at www.tampabaywatch.org or call (727) 867-8166. Office work or seabird rehabilitation: Volunteers are needed at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for tasks such as feeding birds and answering the phone to free up trained staff for emergency work. Also, veterinarians and wildlife paraprofessionals are needed for an Emergency Call List to clean oiled birds (training is required). Visit www.seabirdsanctuary.com or call (727) 391-2473. Aquarium work: Volunteers are needed to assist the Clearwater Marine Aquarium with daily duties. Training classes and long-term weekly shifts are required. Volunteers will not necessarily treat oiled wildlife directly, as marine animal needs will be determined by federal wildlife officials and facility staff. Contact Clearwater Marine Aquarium at www.seewinter.com or call (727) 441-1790, ext. 230. Donations Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is requesting donations of items such as towels to treat oiled birds. Visit www.seabirdsanctuary.com or call (727) 391-2473 for a current list. Clearwater Marine Aquarium has set up an Oil Spill Emergency Fund. Donations can be made by calling the aquarium at (727) 441-1790 or visiting www.seewinter.com. More information Pinellas County Volunteer Services (727) 464-3945 email: volunteers@pinellascounty.org
SANTA ROSA COUNTY Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge: (850) 650-1880
www.FriendshipVolunteer.com - Friendship Volunteer Center
Surfrider Foundation is sponsoring Beach Cleanup Sessions around the Treasure Coast. Visit www.surfrider.org/treasurecoast for more information.
The Taylor County Department of Emergency Management greatly appreciates your willingness to volunteer your time and effort should oil threaten our coast. At this point, because of our distance from the perimeter of the oil spill, there is no immediate need to begin volunteer activities beyond building our volunteer database. Please register with Volunteer Florida in order to be included in future efforts. Thank you.
WAKULLA COUNTY How You Can Assist the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab’s Noah’s Ark Operation Today! Gulf Specimen Marine Lab/Mississippi Canyon 252 Oil Spill Update: The Gulf Specimen Marine Lab has pumped a hundred thousand gallons of clean and healthy sea water, from the Gulf into an enclosed system aquarium. Gulf Marine Specimen Lab will restore marine life to help rebuild the fishing industry after the oil spill is cleaned up. Currently, the Gulf Marine Specimen Lab is rushing to dig new drain lines and install pumps before the the oil spill further impacts the area. They have purchased new pumps (but need more) and are installing larger drain pipes so that the marine lab is self contained and can continue to operate during uncertain environmental conditions of the oil spill. Gulf Marine Specimen Lab is currently being retrofitted with “Operation Noah’s Ark." The Gulf Marine Specimen Lab is in need of volunteers, ditch diggers, plumbers and piper layers, fiberglass people and carpenters to assist in the the effort. Because this is a community funded and completely volunteer effort, Gulf Marine Specimen Lab is also in need of contributions. Gulf Marine Specimen Lab is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt scientific and educational organization, and contributions can be made at www.gulfspecimen.org. Volunteers should contact the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab at 850-984- 5297 or 850-445-8618. The Florida Wild Mammal Association needs help! Volunteer: Provide hands-on help to prepare for oiled wildlife. FWMA is in need of volunteers to build seabird enclosures. FWMA supports and maintains MANY needy animals, including birds. Contact Lisa theparrotlodge@yahoo.com to volunteer. Donate: Go to www.wakullawildlife.org to help sponsor a habitat. Donations can be made through Pay Pal. Donations of 250.00 or more will have a habitat dedicated in their name. All donations are tax deductable. These habitats will insure that FWMA will be able to provide housing for pelicans, gannets and a number of other seabirds. Big Bend Community Organizations Active in Disasters Wakulla County Oil Spill website Audobon of Florida Conservation Network - Wildlife Observers
WALTON COUNTY
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