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EXCERPT:
At Deepwater Horizon Response Area Command/Unified Command in Robert, LA., MMS Gulf Region leadership, (L to R) Mike Saucier, Field Operations regional supervisor; and Lars Herbst, regional director, discuss BP's procedures for securing the well as MMS petroleum engineer Warren Williamson monitors the response efforts.

Related Information:
Deepwater Horizon Incident

Offshore and telephone numbers
EXCERPT:
Deepwater Horizon Incident

On April 20, 2010 while working on an exploratory well approximately 50 miles offshore Louisiana, the semi-submersible drilling rig Deepwater Horizon experienced an explosion and fire. The cause of the incident is under investigation. The MMS is working with the U.S. Coast Guard and the operator of the drilling rig in securing the well and protecting the environment. Updates regarding response operations can be found at Deepwater Horizon Response.

Report oiled or injured wildlife: call 1-800-557-1401.
Report spill related damage claims: 1-800-440-0858.
Report oil on land, general community and volunteer info: 1-866-448-5816.
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MMS Safety Alert on the Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Fire Resulting in Multiple Fatalities and Release of Oil (4-30-2010)

Documents

BP's Gulf of Mexico Regional Oil Spill Response Plan ( 62 KB PDF)

BP Gulf of Mexico Regional Oil Spill Response Plan 582 pages PDF