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Oil Spill in Bay - 400602

UPDATE

November 5, 2009  09:46:49 PST

Expected changes in the weather, possibly bringing rain, may result in visible oil sheens on waterways.  Residents are urged to contact one of the two following numbers to report sheens or other signs of oil:

Efforts will continue until the clean up is deemed complete by the US Coast Guard and the California Department of Fish & Game.

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November 2, 2009  11:00 a.m.

The City and County of San Franicsco, along with the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies responded to a fuel spill in San Francisco Bay, initially reported at 6:48 a.m. on 10/30/09. The source of the leak, from the tanker Dubai Star, has been contained.

There is no obvious remaining oil on the water. Crown Beach in Alameda seems to be hardest hit with focused clean up at that location. Although some Wildlife has been impacted, there is currently no threat to any endangered species. All ecologically sensitive areas have been boomed off without incident. There has been no reported oil on shore within CCSF. Weather outlook continues to be for ideal to support continued clean up operations.  
 
The Dubai Star was moved to pier 80 without incident or additional contamination.

For  more information or to report oiled wildlife:

• The Office of Spill Prevention Response (OSPR) has setup a public information website – www.jointinformation.com    
• A telephone claims number has been established: (800) 421-0863 
• If members of the public see oiled wildlife, they should contact the Oiled Wildlife Care Network at 1-877-823-6926 or www.owcn.org.
• Members of the public should not attempt to handle or clean-up any oil on their own. Should any volunteer opportunities to assist with clean-up arise, the public can contact the Department of Fish and Game Volunteer Hotline at 1-800-228-4544 or their website.