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Pago Pago Incident News, photos, and information about natural resource restoration efforts at fishing vessel grounding...
Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) The Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC) at the University of New Hampshire is focused on develop...
Recent Press Releases View this section of our download catalog to quickly access recent press releases.
Featured Emergency Response Downloads
Mosaic Acidic Process Water Release - Preassessment Report Preassessment Data Report Mosaic Acid Water Proces... (Document format: PDF , size: 10.3 M)
Featured Emergency Response Image Galleries
Mearns Rock Time Series A photo time series of Mearns Rock, a large boulde... (19 images)
Major Oil Spills A gallery featuring photos of some of the world's ... (10 images)
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Photos of OR&R in action during Hurricanes Katrina... (17 images)
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OR&R provides scientific support for oil and chemical spill response and damage assessments in coastal waters.
Featured:Software & Data SetsPublicationsWeb Portals
NOAA's Emergency Response Program NOAA's cross-cutting program to build and sustain the agency's ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
Web Site Survey
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
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Responding to Oil Spills Information to support effective and safe responses to oil spills in the coastal environment.
SOS Workshops
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners
New Orleans Spill Incident: Barge DM932
De-Oiling the Delta: Video of the DM932 Oil Spill Response
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Responding to Chemical Spills Information to support effective and safe responses to chemical spills in the coastal environment.
New MARPLOT and ALOHA Released
Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners
Chemical Spills: A Guided Tour
Guided Tours
Training for Emergency Responders and Planners
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Planning for Environmental Emergencies Information to help contingency planners protect regions against oil and chemical spills.
SOS Workshops
Workshops for Emergency Responders and Planners
Chemical Spills: A Guided Tour
ESI Exercises
Dispersant Mission Planner (DMP2)
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Assessing Environmental Harm Evaluating oil and chemical behavior and assessing effects and damage from spills.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Mearns Rock Time Series
Investigating the Top of the Water Column
Oil Spills at the Water's Edges
Hurricane Ike Response
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Recent and Historical Incidents Responses to oil and chemical spills.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
NOAA Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
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
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Featured Software & Data Sets supporting Emergency Response 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.
Small image of a chemical responder in protective gear. CAMEO Software Suite Programs
List of CAMEO software suite programs that are designed to help people prepare for and respond to chemical emergencies.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals
Database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards. Available in online and downloadable versions.
NEW CAMEO 2.0 and CAMEO Chemicals website
New components of the CAMEO software suite are now available!
A small section of an ESI map. 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.
A small icon for the electronic ICS Forms. 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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Featured Publications about Emergency Response Pages on our site that provide access to publications containing scientific information, field guides, and other material.
 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).
Line drawing of fish in a coral reef. 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.
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.
A NOAA seafood tester examines seafood as part of a sensory test. Seafood Safety after an Oil Spill
Publications that describe how to monitor seafood for exposure and contamination after an oil spill.
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Featured Web Portals to sites about Emergency Response Pages on our site that provide information about and access to Web sites of closely-related agencies and programs.
Sketch of several chemical vials. CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal
Use the online version of CAMEO Chemicals to search for hazardous chemical datasheets, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
Screenshot of the Incident News home page. IncidentNews
News and information on current and historical incidents, including the crash of US Air flight 1549 into the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009.
Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program
NOAA's Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) is responsible for assessing and restoring coastal and marine resources injured by oil spills, hazardous substance releases, and vessel groundings.
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 Response
Web Site Survey Take a voluntary Web site survey to indicate your level of satisfaction with OR&R's Web offerings. (updated: April 2, 2009)
New MARPLOT and ALOHA Released New versions of a NOAA/EPA mapping program and chemical hazard model are now available! (updated: March 30, 2009)
NOAA Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill On Friday, March 13, 2009 the Office of Response and Restoration held an event to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. This NOAA Hill event focused on the progress our Nation has made in oil spill preparedness, response and restoration. (posted: March 24, 2009)
NEW CAMEO 2.0 and CAMEO Chemicals website New components of the CAMEO software suite are now available! (updated: February 12, 2009)
Of Special Note: Emergency Response
IncidentNews News and information on current and historical incidents, including the crash of US Air flight 1549 into the Hudson River on Jan. 15, 2009.
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 Database of hazardous chemical datasheets that emergency responders and planners can use to get response recommendations and predict hazards. Available in online and downloadable versions.
CAMEO Chemicals Web Portal Use the online version of CAMEO Chemicals to search for hazardous chemical datasheets, get response recommendations, and find out how chemicals would react if they mixed.
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