Near shore DestinOilSpill Trajectory for July 1. For more information and live links, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Destin Oil Spill Update Map June 30
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Destin Oil Spill Update for June 29 2010
According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil plume is 57 miles from Mexico Beach, and 244 miles from St. Petersburg. Wind and currents will prevent a further eastward movement of the oil plume along the northwestern Florida coastline. Areas already impacted, west of Choctawhatchee Bay, will continue to receive impacts as the oil plume moves slightly northwest and closer to the shoreline. No significant amounts of oil are within or moving toward the loop current ring and there is no clear path for oil to enter the Florida Straits within the next five days.
For more live information, cameras, webcams, weather reports, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com
For more live information, cameras, webcams, weather reports, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ or send questions to MykeSaysSold@aol.com
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Oil Spill Beach Conditions for Florida June 28
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Oil Spill Tropical Weather Map for June 25
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Fishing Closure for June 24 2010
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Sunday, June 20, 2010
Florida Fishing Closures
For more information and links, stay tuned to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ or http://www.oilslickdestin.com/ These sites are updated at least once a day and more if there is additional information to share.Friday, June 18, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Destin OIl Spill Update June 17
On June 16, Ft Walton Beach – In response to oil mousse, tar mats, and extensive tar balls, the Okaloosa County Health Department in coordination with Okaloosa County Public Safety issued a health advisory for the following beach waters in Okaloosa County: Okaloosa Island from the Eglin property line (by the El Matador Condominiums on Santa Rosa Blvd), through the eastern boundary of Beasley Park. For more information and links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
gulf oil spill & Google
BP has forked over a healthy chunk of change to control the way Web users view the company. According to BP reps, the company has purchased a range of popular search terms – including “oil spill” – from Google, the most popular search engine in the US.
So what does it mean to “purchase” a search term? Well, it certainly doesn’t make all the negative results go away. Today, for instance, a Google search for “oil spill” returned a range of results, including a Huffington Post article and a Wikipedia entry on oil spills.
But the very top result is a shaded advertisement from BP, trumpeting the company’s clean-up efforts. “Learn More about How BP is Helping,” the advertisement reads.
So what does it mean to “purchase” a search term? Well, it certainly doesn’t make all the negative results go away. Today, for instance, a Google search for “oil spill” returned a range of results, including a Huffington Post article and a Wikipedia entry on oil spills.
But the very top result is a shaded advertisement from BP, trumpeting the company’s clean-up efforts. “Learn More about How BP is Helping,” the advertisement reads.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Boating Instructions
Because of the large number of oil containment booms and cleanup equipment being deployed around the state in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Boating and Waterways Section is asking boaters to slow down where oil cleanup is under way.
The FWC encourages all boaters to operate at slow speed within 300 feet of all authorized booms. Boaters operating near any oil-containment booms or cleanup equipment should exercise extreme caution and comply with all applicable navigational rules. Oil-skimming equipment is large and cumbersome, and it is restricted in its ability to maneuver. As a result, boaters should be prepared to stay clear of these vessels when operating near them.
Failure to operate at slow speed in these areas could result in injury, damage to vessels and damage to the containment booms. Additionally, the wake that results from a vessel operating above slow speed in areas where a boom has been deployed can reduce the effectiveness of the boom, resulting in further environmental damage. For updated gulf oil spill information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
The FWC encourages all boaters to operate at slow speed within 300 feet of all authorized booms. Boaters operating near any oil-containment booms or cleanup equipment should exercise extreme caution and comply with all applicable navigational rules. Oil-skimming equipment is large and cumbersome, and it is restricted in its ability to maneuver. As a result, boaters should be prepared to stay clear of these vessels when operating near them.
Failure to operate at slow speed in these areas could result in injury, damage to vessels and damage to the containment booms. Additionally, the wake that results from a vessel operating above slow speed in areas where a boom has been deployed can reduce the effectiveness of the boom, resulting in further environmental damage. For updated gulf oil spill information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
Friday, June 11, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Frustration
It is very hard to understand the paralysis of our government at every level in dealing with catastrophic situations. We saw Katrina coming, and did nothing until 3 days after when pictures were all over the television of people dying on the sidewalk. Appalling in the "most powerful" nation on earth! Now, we see the Oil Catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico. We didn't see it coming until the night the rig exploded, (although knowing what we NOW know about MMS, we should have seen this coming), but that was 50+ days ago. What ineptitude! As David Gergen put it on CNN, if we had fought WW II with the same level of energy and organization, we would all be speaking German today. As someone else put it, this is the equivalent of putting our Apollo Astronauts on the moon, and then deciding we better make a plan to bring them back to earth!!
I don't want to point fingers--enough blame to go around, and blame doesn't fix the problem. As I watch economic lives go down the "drain" in oil and I worry about those still standing waiting for the catastrophe to hit them, I have to wonder what will become of us as a nation--what will we do when "the big" earthquake hits the west Coast, and we know it will? Nature has lots of catastrophes for humankind, and nature always wins--the question is how we deal with it. So far, the human race, for thinking it is so smart, has been terribly stupid!
Come on, folks--let's really be patriots, stop blaming, get down and dirty and clean up this man made disaster with whatever "elbow grease" and money it takes! To be really patriotic means to look out for your neighbor, your community, and your country--don't place blame--be a part of the solution. We will worry about "responsibility" for the catastrophe after we have cleaned up what we all played a roll in creating--the need for MORE OIL! Go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com for links and other information affecting life here on the Gulf Coast.
I don't want to point fingers--enough blame to go around, and blame doesn't fix the problem. As I watch economic lives go down the "drain" in oil and I worry about those still standing waiting for the catastrophe to hit them, I have to wonder what will become of us as a nation--what will we do when "the big" earthquake hits the west Coast, and we know it will? Nature has lots of catastrophes for humankind, and nature always wins--the question is how we deal with it. So far, the human race, for thinking it is so smart, has been terribly stupid!
Come on, folks--let's really be patriots, stop blaming, get down and dirty and clean up this man made disaster with whatever "elbow grease" and money it takes! To be really patriotic means to look out for your neighbor, your community, and your country--don't place blame--be a part of the solution. We will worry about "responsibility" for the catastrophe after we have cleaned up what we all played a roll in creating--the need for MORE OIL! Go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com for links and other information affecting life here on the Gulf Coast.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Destin Oil Spill Udpae June 10, 2010
Sporadic reports of tarballs and/or areas of light sheen have been confirmed byreconnaissance teams from Escambia to Bay County. Oil sheen and mousse confirmed in Perdido Pass. As of June 9, 2010, Perdido Pass, a navigable waterway, is restricted during incoming
tides and is open during outgoing tides. Oil Containment Boom (in feet) total: 311,780 deployed in Florida. Tier 1: 152,000 / Tier 2: 123,500 Tier 3: 42,180 (Deployed by Florida contractors)
In accordance with established plans, protective booming and boom maintenance is being conducted in the coastal areas of Bay, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil plume remains 100 miles from Gulf County, and 295 miles from St. Petersburg, with non contiguous sheens and scattered tarballs closer. NOAA trajectories show direct on-shore impacts of scattered tarballs and light sheen through the weekend, for coastal regions near and west of Pensacola. For moreinformation and related links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com .
tides and is open during outgoing tides. Oil Containment Boom (in feet) total: 311,780 deployed in Florida. Tier 1: 152,000 / Tier 2: 123,500 Tier 3: 42,180 (Deployed by Florida contractors)
In accordance with established plans, protective booming and boom maintenance is being conducted in the coastal areas of Bay, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties. According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil plume remains 100 miles from Gulf County, and 295 miles from St. Petersburg, with non contiguous sheens and scattered tarballs closer. NOAA trajectories show direct on-shore impacts of scattered tarballs and light sheen through the weekend, for coastal regions near and west of Pensacola. For moreinformation and related links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com .
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Destin Oil Spill Booms Planned for East Pass
Okaloosa County and the U.S. Coast Guard have developed a boom plan for the Destin Pass that could be the best oil deflection strategy on the Gulf Coast.
It will be later in the week at best before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues the permit required for the booms to be deployed. The new plan was devised this weekend after the Coast Guard ordered the removal of booms set in its navigable waters.
The most recent plan calls for permanent pilings fitted with flashing lights to be constructed at strategic points within the Destin Pass and boom to be extended 400 feet from the shoreline to the piling. It is hoped any Deepwater Horizon oil residue carried into the pass will be pushed by the prevailing currents into the catch basins formed by the chevron shaped booming.
It will be later in the week at best before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues the permit required for the booms to be deployed. The new plan was devised this weekend after the Coast Guard ordered the removal of booms set in its navigable waters.
The most recent plan calls for permanent pilings fitted with flashing lights to be constructed at strategic points within the Destin Pass and boom to be extended 400 feet from the shoreline to the piling. It is hoped any Deepwater Horizon oil residue carried into the pass will be pushed by the prevailing currents into the catch basins formed by the chevron shaped booming.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill Update June 7
STATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (SERT) RECONNAISSANCE: Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) reports that tarballs and tar patties have reached the shore in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Okaloosa counties.
"Tarmats" (tabletop size or larger) have been spotted offshore, and recon teams are relaying locations to skimming teams to collect that product before it reaches shore. Recon teams are working from Escambia through Gulf.
Contract clean up teams are on site and working to clean the oil as it comes ashore. Current oiling is light and scattered, sheen and tarballs will continue to come onshore in a weathered condition at least through Thursday due to weather conditions.
Impact will be on the western panhandle counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton and Okaloosa) with possible impacts farther east (Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor) through Thursday.
Sheen has been spotted less than 4 miles offshore of Pensacola. DEP and FWC continue reconnaissance by air, sea, and land. Recon activities will be increased as the oil continues to move toward the east, and continues to move closer to shore.
Recon teams are now "patrolling" the beaches in the affected counties. There are two overflights (weather permitting) at 5 and 10 miles offshore each day. In addition, vessels are in the water to confirm sightings, and DEP has established a mobile command post at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin for deployment of 25 ATVs which are patrolling the shorelines. Recon information is being relayed back immediately to the SEOC and local EOCs for action.
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"Tarmats" (tabletop size or larger) have been spotted offshore, and recon teams are relaying locations to skimming teams to collect that product before it reaches shore. Recon teams are working from Escambia through Gulf.
Contract clean up teams are on site and working to clean the oil as it comes ashore. Current oiling is light and scattered, sheen and tarballs will continue to come onshore in a weathered condition at least through Thursday due to weather conditions.
Impact will be on the western panhandle counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton and Okaloosa) with possible impacts farther east (Bay, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Taylor) through Thursday.
Sheen has been spotted less than 4 miles offshore of Pensacola. DEP and FWC continue reconnaissance by air, sea, and land. Recon activities will be increased as the oil continues to move toward the east, and continues to move closer to shore.
Recon teams are now "patrolling" the beaches in the affected counties. There are two overflights (weather permitting) at 5 and 10 miles offshore each day. In addition, vessels are in the water to confirm sightings, and DEP has established a mobile command post at Henderson Beach State Park in Destin for deployment of 25 ATVs which are patrolling the shorelines. Recon information is being relayed back immediately to the SEOC and local EOCs for action.
For more up to date links, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com the website for Myke Triebold
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Destin Oil Booms Deployed
State officials ordered Okaloosa County to begin deploying booms Thursday as oil sheen was spotted six miles from Navarre Beach.
Northwest Florida could see scattered patches of sheen or tar balls wash up over the next few days. Santa Rosa County began laying protective booms from west to east, while Okaloosa hauled piles of booms to the shore by the East Pass. Those booms will hit the waterway Friday morning and could become a fixture for months.For latest updates, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ and click on the many links.
Northwest Florida could see scattered patches of sheen or tar balls wash up over the next few days. Santa Rosa County began laying protective booms from west to east, while Okaloosa hauled piles of booms to the shore by the East Pass. Those booms will hit the waterway Friday morning and could become a fixture for months.For latest updates, go to http://www.destinhomerealtor.com/ and click on the many links.
Destin Oil Spill Activity Planned
Wednesday afternoon Florida approved the boom contractor to begin laying the final tier of booms in Santa Rosa County. The additional boom deployment, which starts today, includes 10 sites above and beyond those in the plan approved by the Deepwater Horizon Unified Command.
Okaloosa County will “probably” start deploying booms Friday, said county Public Safety Director Dino Villani. Okaloosa County plans to do a practice deployment Friday morning in Destin’s East Pass to test its swift water boom system. Boat traffic will remain open. For more information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
Okaloosa County will “probably” start deploying booms Friday, said county Public Safety Director Dino Villani. Okaloosa County plans to do a practice deployment Friday morning in Destin’s East Pass to test its swift water boom system. Boat traffic will remain open. For more information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
Gulf Oil Spill Coast Guard Activity 6-2-2010
"We are moving critical response assets across all the Gulf Coast states in preparation for potential near- and long-term oil impacts. In Alabama, the Coast Guard Cutter Cypress arrived in Mobile Bay today to protect Dauphin Island from the north and west. Tomorrow, we will commence a surge of boom to Alabama's Katrina Pass that will be positioned to create a funnel to collect oil that comes in with the tide. Additionally, we have deployed four coastal patrol boats to coordinate response in Alabama's coastal waters.Four helicopters are being deployed to the Alabama, Mississippi and Florida coast to provide surveillance information to help skimmers position their efforts strategically to collect the most oil threatening the shore possible. The Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has a flight deck that will allow for these helicopters to refuel offshore, and the Coast Guard Cutter Elm is currently in the area off the coast of Pensacola, Fla., working around the clock to skim oil from the surface." source: USCG website update
For more real time information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com, Myke Triebold, Destin Realtor
For more real time information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com, Myke Triebold, Destin Realtor
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Oil Spill Beach Conditions for Florida
Oil Spill Water Quality Information for Florida
If you are interested in the most up to date information regarding the quality of a beach in Florida, you can go to this site to check the latest report from the oil spill.
http://esetappsdoh.doh.state.fl.us/irm00beachwater/default.aspx
For more information, you can go to my website at www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
If you are interested in the most up to date information regarding the quality of a beach in Florida, you can go to this site to check the latest report from the oil spill.
http://esetappsdoh.doh.state.fl.us/irm00beachwater/default.aspx
For more information, you can go to my website at www.DestinHomeRealtor.com
Oil Spill Survey
If you have some thoughts or ideas, please go to the oil spill survey at the following location and make your thoughts known. For other up to date information, go to my website at www.DestinHomeRealtor.com for links on all the updated information.
http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/survey/2931/3879/
Please participate and let your thoughts be known.
http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/survey/2931/3879/
Please participate and let your thoughts be known.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Destin Oil Spill Update June 1
According to the NOAA oil plume model, the oil spill is 80 miles southwest of Pensacola, 125 miles from Mexico Beach, and 300 miles from St. Petersburg. The non contiguous sheens and scattered tarballs are within 210 miles of St. Petersburg.
• No direct oil impacts are expected across any part of the state within the next 3 days. Southerly winds of 5-10knots and fairly calm seas are expected across the northern-central Gulf today, but a 30-40% chance of rain and thunderstorms may hamper some surface recovery operations. Winds will begin to shift to the southwest by Tuesday and will increase slightly through the week before turning west Friday. This wind flow pattern may push areas of light sheen and tarballs closer to the Gulf Coast this week. For more up to the minute information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com. You will find live camera feed and up to the minute info from all sites.
• No direct oil impacts are expected across any part of the state within the next 3 days. Southerly winds of 5-10knots and fairly calm seas are expected across the northern-central Gulf today, but a 30-40% chance of rain and thunderstorms may hamper some surface recovery operations. Winds will begin to shift to the southwest by Tuesday and will increase slightly through the week before turning west Friday. This wind flow pattern may push areas of light sheen and tarballs closer to the Gulf Coast this week. For more up to the minute information, go to www.DestinHomeRealtor.com. You will find live camera feed and up to the minute info from all sites.
Unified Command Oil Spill
Spill monitoring has increased through the use of vessels of opportunity, other vessels have been deployed to verify aerial observations, and skimming vessels are responding to confirmed reports of oil. Additional beach support teams have been mobilized on shore to respond as well.
“We are working around the clock to keep the oil off the shoreline and have had the gift of time to plan for its arrival,” said Capt. Steven Poulin, incident commander for the Coast Guard. “The projections are of concern. This is a dynamic situation influenced by a wide variety of environmental factors, so while we’re not certain where or what the impact will be, but we’re prepared.”
More than 6,000 people are participating in this aggressive response effort both in open water and on the shoreline of Miss., Ala., and Fla. Panhandle.
“We are working around the clock to keep the oil off the shoreline and have had the gift of time to plan for its arrival,” said Capt. Steven Poulin, incident commander for the Coast Guard. “The projections are of concern. This is a dynamic situation influenced by a wide variety of environmental factors, so while we’re not certain where or what the impact will be, but we’re prepared.”
More than 6,000 people are participating in this aggressive response effort both in open water and on the shoreline of Miss., Ala., and Fla. Panhandle.
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