Earlier today, I joined @USCG, @CalSpillWatch from @CaliforniaDFW, and elected officials from all levels in an aerial investigation and briefing of the #OrangeCounty #OilSpill.

Here's the latest from the Joint Command Center👇: Image
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- Crews from all levels of government, the private, and non-profit sector are working on containment and clean-up around the clock;

- Various boom strategies are being used to mitigate damage to any sensitive areas, and also to protect those that have avoided it thus far; 👇
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- The oil slick is traveling southwards and is currently headed towards #CrystalCove and @lagunabeachgov;

- Anyone who has experienced revenue loss from their business or damage to their property from this disaster is encouraged to call (866) 985-8366 to file claims. 👇
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- Volunteers are and will be needed! If you have current Natural Resource training, you are encouraged to sign-up at this link: calspillwatch.wildlife.ca.gov/Volunteer

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- Public volunteers will be needed in the coming days. Use the same link above and sign-up for efforts near you!

- Check back here for updates as we get them.

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6 Oct
🗣 🏖 10/05/21 OIL SPILL UPDATE 🗣 🏖

Today was busy! Much news to share!

Scroll down for key information about closures, assistance, and the current status of the #ocoilspill affecting #SD34. 👇 Image
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- In response to our request, Governor @GavinNewsom declared a State of Emergency for the #OCOilSpill late last night;

- I went on @AirTalk this morning and discussed our search for answers about delayed responses and notificaitons to various entities (including the public).
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- Newport Harbor including Bayside Beach, and Dana Point Harbor including Baby Beach are both closed. No entry or exit. Impacted boats are being directed to Huntington Harbor or Long Beach Harbor.

- County beaches in Dana Point & city beaches in Laguna Beach are now closed.
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5 Oct
🗣 🏖 10/04/21 OIL SPILL UPDATE 🗣 🏖

Today consisted of clean-up, ongoing mitigation, and a lot of fact finding.

See below for key information about closures, assistance, and the current status of the #ocoilspill affecting #SD34.👇 Image
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- The @USCG has updated their estimated size of the oil spill to 144,000 gallons.

- Roughly 3,150 gallons (75 barrels) of oil have been recovered from the water, nine boats are dispatched for oil spill recovery operations, and 5,360 feet of boom has been deployed.👇
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- Beaches have been closed in @HBSurfCityUSA starting at Seapoint Drive south to the Santa Ana River. @newportbeachgov has a soft closure and is requesting that the public stay out of the water from Tower 44 north to the Santa Ana River.👇
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