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Information for those in government or private industry who respond to environmental emergencies involving the release of oil or chemicals.

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NOAA's Emergency Response Program NOAA's cross-cutting program to build and sustain the agency's ability to respond effectively to emergencies.

OR&R across the U.S.

OR&R: A History

NOAA Weather Service/Seattle and OR&R Joint Web Product Completed

Safe Seas Drift Card FAQ

The Emergency Response Division (ERD) Role in OR&R

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Assessing Risk to Ecological Resources Assessing hazardous waste sites that threaten NOAA's trust resources.

Sediment Guidelines

Marine Debris Marine debris is any man-made object discarded, disposed of, or abandoned that enters the coastal or marine environment. It may enter directly from a ship, or indirectly when washed out to sea via rivers, streams and storm drains.

Marine debris threatens oceans and coasts; marine mammals, fish, and seabirds; human health and safety; and navigation.

Field Tools Team: Equipping On-scene Responders and Improving Situational Awareness

Inspiring Students and Teachers Information and activities for students and teachers who'd like to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents.

Dispersants: A Guided Tour

Responding to Oil Spills Information to support effective and safe responses to oil spills in the coastal environment.

SOS Workshops

New Orleans Spill Incident: Barge DM932

De-Oiling the Delta: Video of the DM932 Oil Spill Response

Tarballs

ARTES

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Protecting Coastal Resources Evaluating pollutants in the coastal environment and determining remediation measures to protect coastal resources from further harm caused by those pollutants.

Coral Reefs: Spills and Other Threats

OR&R: A History

Responding to Chemical Spills Information to support effective and safe responses to chemical spills in the coastal environment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ALOHA

Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners

Training for Emergency Responders and Planners

The Emergency Response Division (ERD) Role in OR&R

Supporting Local and Regional Decision-Making Working to support community decisions that promote sustainable uses of coastal resources.

OR&R: A History

Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners

Training for Emergency Responders and Planners

OR&R Helps Teach Incident Command System (ICS) Class in Cameroon

Planning for Environmental Emergencies Information to help contingency planners protect regions against oil and chemical spills.

SOS Workshops

ESI Exercises

Dispersant Mission Planner (DMP2)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about ALOHA

Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners

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Assessing Environmental Harm Evaluating oil and chemical behavior and assessing effects and damage from spills.

Hurricane Ike Response

Field Tools Team: Equipping On-scene Responders and Improving Situational Awareness

Abandoned Vessels Identifying and removing vessels abandoned in sensitive coastal environments.

Charter Vessel Scuttled on Pearl and Hermes Atoll in NW Hawaiian Islands

Abandoned Vessel Program Overview

Abandoned Vessel Program Resources Online

Abandoned Vessel Reporting Form

Natural Resource Damage Assessment Through the NRDA process, DARRP and co-trustees conduct studies to identify the extent of resource injuries, the best methods for restoring those resources, and the type and amount of restoration required.

About Damage Assessment

Recent and Historical Incidents Responses to oil and chemical spills.

OR&R Aids Selendang Ayu Spill Response

OR&R Continues Support for M/V Selendang Ayu in Unalaska

Charter Vessel Scuttled on Pearl and Hermes Atoll in NW Hawaiian Islands

M/V Selendang Ayu Cleanup Operations Complete

Container Ship Strikes Bay Bridge

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Featured Software & Data Sets for Emergency Responders Pages on our site that provide access to software created by the Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) to aid first responders, planners, and restoration practitioners.

Drawing of a sinking tanker, leaking oil into the water.

GNOME
The GNOME Development team has released a Location File for New York Harbor, plus an updated GNOME 1.3.0!

Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) Maps
ESI maps help oil spill responders and planners to identify vulnerable coastal locations, establish protection priorities, and identify cleanup strategies.

ESI Training
A new training module is now available for ESI users. The manual and associated training materials will help spill responders and planners learn to use ESI data in multiple formats.

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Electronic ICS Forms
Electronic versions of the ICS forms that are used by people responding to oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents, as well as other kinds of emergencies. We offer them in two formats: database and PDF.

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CAMEO Software Suite Programs
Tools for emergency responders and planners, including CAMEO, CAMEO Chemicals, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.

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Featured Publications for Emergency Responders Pages on our site that provide access to publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material.

Oil Spills in Coral Reefs: Planning and Response Considerations
A 2001 report summarizing relevant research on coral reefs, written for anyone working in or planning for spill response in coral reef regions.

An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support
A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).

The head of a green turtle photographed underwater.

Oil and Sea Turtles: Biology, Planning, and Response
A basic overview of sea turtle biology, summarizes what is known about the effects of oil on sea turtles.

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Seafood Safety after an Oil Spill
Publications that describe how to monitor seafood for exposure and contamination after an oil spill.

Mercury in Aquatic Habitats
Review of published literature on mercury chemistry, bioaccumulation and toxicity.

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Featured Web Portals for Emergency Responders Pages on our site that provide information about and access to Web sites of closely-related agencies and programs.

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IncidentNews
News and information on current and historical incidents, including the July 23, 2008 collision and oil spill in New Orleans, LA.

CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal
A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.

Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC)
The Coastal Response Research Center is focused on developing new approaches to spill response and restoration in marine and estuarine environments through research and synthesis of information.

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Current News: Emergency Responders

SOS Workshops OR&R's Science of Oil Spills (SOS) Workshops focus on evaluating environmental risks during spills and making decisions to optimize environmental recovery. The next workshop will be held May 12-14, 2009 at NOAA's Sand Point campus in Seattle. (updated: January 9, 2009)

De-Oiling the Delta: Video of the DM932 Oil Spill Response Read about the efforts of NOAA OR&R after the 2008 oil spill from barge DM932, the impacts to the Mississippi River, and the continuing restoration efforts. (updated: December 13, 2008)

Of Special Note: Emergency Responders

IncidentNews News and information on current and historical incidents, including the July 23, 2008 collision and oil spill in New Orleans, LA.

An FOSC's Guide to NOAA Scientific Support A guidebook for oil and chemical spill responders, describing the products and services that the NOAA Scientific Support Team (SST) can provide to Federal On-Scene Coordinators (FOSCs).

CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal A Web portal for CAMEO Chemicals, an easy-to-use, online tool for emergency responders and planners. Use this free Web site to search for chemicals, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.

CAMEO Software Suite Programs Tools for emergency responders and planners, including CAMEO, CAMEO Chemicals, ALOHA, and MARPLOT.

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