St. Bernard Parish - Oil Spill Resources - INDEX

If you need help as a result of the Gilf Oil Spill, the Community Center of St. Bernard has provided the following resources:

Where can I get more information?

* St Bernard Parish HelpLine: 504.277.4911. Use 1.877.902.4912 for calls from outside the 504 area code. Hours are Monday to Friday 8 AM to 10 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 1 PM.

* BP Helpline: 1-800-573-8249
* Claims: BP has initiated a program to assist those affected parties who can claim lost wages or other income due to the spill. It is important that affected Louisiana families and individuals get a claim number by calling the hotline: 1-800-440-0858. For more information, go to http://www.disasterassistance.gov/disasterinformation/deepwater.html

* If you have pursued the BP claims process and are not satisfied with BP's resolution, contact the Coast Guard, 800.280.7118.

* Information about what types of damages are eligible for compensation under the Oil Pollution Act, and guidance on how to seek that compensation: http://www.uscg.mil/npfc

* To file an unemployment claim: 866.783.5567 or www.laworks.net
* To apply for disaster food stamps: https://dsnap.dss.state.la.us/CustomerPortal/CPLogon/jsp

* To apply for emergency food assistance through the Women, Infants and Children program, go to the St. Bernard Parish clinic, 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette

* For baby supplies: St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, 9 am – 2 pm

* DHH - Louisiana Spirit Coastal Recovery Counseling Program provides crisis counseling and referrals. Call 1-866-310-7977

* Catholic Charities Care Line (866) 891-2210. Case Management and Mental Health/Crisis Counseling staff are also available at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2805 Bayou Road, 9 am – 2 pm

* Vessel of Opportunity: BP has established a new Vessel of Opportunity line for those wishing to offer their vessels for service. The prior e-mail contacts and hotline were overwhelmed by those wanting to help. The new number is 281-366-5511. The new e-mail address is HorizonSupport@OEGLLC.com. Vessel owners will need to provide details about their vessel, including the name, owner, horsepower, length, draft, etc.

* SBA's Disaster Customer Service Center, 1-800-659-2955.

* To report oiled wildlife, please call 1-866-557-1401 and leave a message.
Messages will be checked hourly.

* To discuss spill related damage, please call 1-800-440-0858.

* To report oiled shoreline, please call 1-866-448-5816.

* To request volunteer information, please call 1-866-448-5816 or go to www.volunteerlouisiana.gov

* To contribute an idea or offer resources to the cleanup efforts please submit all relevant information to horizonresponse@piersystem.com .

* For information about validated environmental air and water sampling results, visit www.epa.gov/bpspill

* To register as a consultant, contractor or vendor, or to submit an alternative response technology, services or products please email horizonsupport @oegllc.com or call 281-366-5511.

* For the latest information visit www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Oil_Spill_2010 or on Facebook at Deepwater Horizon Response.

* For members of the media needing more information regarding the Deepwater Horizon incident, contact the joint information center at 985-902-5231/5240.

* BP family and third party contractor hotline: 261.366.5578

* If you're a Louisiana resident affected by this spill and have concerns that BP is not committing enough resources or providing access to the claims program or the Vessel of Opportunity program, please call 1-866-345-0931.

* Updates from National Park Service about potential park closures, resources at risk and Park Service actions to protect park space and wildlife: http://www.nps.gov/aboutus/oil-spill-response.htm