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BP OIL SPILL ISSUES AND INFORMATION

September 6 - Gulf Coast Claim Facility Final Methodology for Calculation of Lost Income and Profits. 


August 30 - SBA Business Recovery Center Relocated from the Harry Roberts Community Center in Gulf Shores to the Orange Bach Medical ARts Building, 4223 Orange Beach Blvd., Ste. B, effective August 30. Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed on Saturday and Sunday and will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.

SBA Disaster Assistance site has been updated. www.DisasterAssistance.gov. From this site you can now link to the GCCF website and file a claim online, or call the toll-free helpline at 1-800-916-4893. The line is toll-free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

August 23 - Realtors announce BP spill fund to cover their losses (read Sun Herald article)

August 4 - BP FAST TRACK CLAIM PRESS RELEASE

July 29 - City of Gulf Shores beaches return to SINGLE RED Flag conditions. The City of Gulf Shores has changed the beach flags to a single red flag effective immediately, changing from double red flags. The flag system is used to inform beach goers of surf conditions, and the level of hazards present. As a reminder, the posting of a double red flag indicates that the City has closed the water to entry under Gulf Shores City Ordinance 1155. The single red flag posting indicates hazards, but does not close the waters. A swim advisory remains in effect from the Alabama Department of Public Health.

7/16/10 Recovering from the BP Gulf Oil Disaster: Lessons Learned from Exxon Valdez

Counseling Services for Children effected by the oil spill
PaL www.pal.ua.edu, 1-866-962-3030

Business Support Center
The Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce, South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, and the Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance have created a partnership to open a Business Support Center (BSC) in direct response to businesses in need due to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill. Faulkner State Community College will both host and manage the Center. The Center opened June 21. Hours of Service will be 8 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday. For more information visit www.gulfcoastbsc.com. The BSC will assist both businesses and individuals with the claim process and among other services, will help with job-site training for employees.

IRS PROVIDES TAX INFORMATION
    June 25 BP Oil Spill FAQs


BP CLAIMS PROCESS FACT SHEET (Private individuals, businesses, and government entities may file claims.)
 (Note: This sheet is being distributed to every business in our municipalities by the Alabama National Guard) National Guard troops will be in the Foley area for the next several days (starting June 15)  to speak with businesses. If you have any questions, you may also come to the South Baldwin Chamber office to speak with a Guardman directly.

CLAIM DOCUMENTATION EXAMPLES
(THESE DOCUMENTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE REQUIRED--THIS WILL DEPEND ON YOUR SPECIFIC CASE.)

For Business
  • Consult with your financial advisor if applicable (if you do not have a financial advisor, call your local Chamber of Commerce to find one (note: expenses incurred can be submitted as part of your claim). South Baldwin Chamber is 251-943-3291, Alabama Gulf Coast Chamber is 251-968-6904;
  • Business License number;
  • Description of your business;
  • Description of how your business was impacted by the incident;
  • Tax returns;
  • Historical monthly P&L detailing revenue and expenses;
  • Current monthly P&L;
  • Loss calculation (historical revenue and current revenue); and
  • Any other documentation you can provide to substantiate your loss.
For Individuals
  • W-2 (if applicable);
  • 1099 (if applicable);
  • Description of how you were impacted by the incident;
  • Loss calculation (historical wage information and current wage information);
  • Employer Name (if applicable);
  • Letter from employer indicating employee was let go due to the incident (if applicable);
  • any other documentation to substantiate your loss (if applicable).

Class Action Lawsuit Presentation (Frank Young, University of Alabama)

Foley Boom Deployment Map

AEMA (Alabama Emergency Management Agency)

SBC Economic Injury Disaster Loans presentation (See pages 16-18 for links and contact information)

SBA has established Disaster Loan assistance for South Baldwin County businesses at the
Harry Roberts Community Center
300 E. 16th Ave., Gulf Shores.

WORKERS SOUGHT FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP AND COASTAL PROTECTION.
APPLY AT ALABAMA CAREER CENTER OR ONLINE AT www.joblink.alabama.gov

BALDWIN BEACH VOLUNTEER Info
Hands On South Alabama 251-433-4456
Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Dial 211
AL Coastal Foundation 251-990-6002
Mobile Baykeeper 251-433-4229 or info@mobilebaykeepers.org

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Update Link

 If you are adversely affected by an oil spill, you may be able to receive compensation. Find the pre and post steps you should take at the Link to the USCG Claim Center   or call 800-440-0858
To Report oiled shoreline, or request Volunteer Info 866-448-5816.
To report oiled or injured wildlife 866-557-1401.
To report damaged, vandalized, adrift, or stolen boom 251-476-1256 or 866-448-5816.