Oil Updates 05/05/2010 – Sunset Properties Blog

No Oil Impact in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

Like everyone in our area we are closely monitoring the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana via official sources locally and at the incident site. To date, our beaches have not been impacted by the spill. They are as gorgeous and sparkling white as ever. We wish we could answer all your questions and predict what will happen in the coming weeks, but all we can do is continue to update you on the facts as they stand today:Take a look at https://www.weartv.com/ for the most current local forecast and news on how the oil is impacting our area.

Currently no oil has reached the beaches of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach and, according to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) forecasts, no shoreline impact is expected for at least 72 hours. Forecasts beyond 72 hours are not possible.
Although NOAA has closed commercial and recreational fishing in a limited area between the mouth of the Mississippi River and Florida’s Pensacola Bay, there is large area of the gulf still open. Charter boats are leaving Orange Beach, Gulf Shores & Fort Morgan every day to fish areas up to 20 miles out and in our very plentiful inshore waters.
Under directive of Governor Bob Riley protective measures, including oil-absorbing booms, continue to be placed along Alabama’s beaches, bays and inlets in an effort to prevent oil from reaching our shores. Officials are optimistic that any direct impact to beaches can potentially be cleaned effectively and fairly quickly.
If you have questions about upcoming reservations, please contact your rental management company or hotel/motel directly.

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