May 1, 2010 - Officials are responding to the magnitude of the April 20 massive oil spill off the Gulf Coast.
The spill is being called the worst oil spill disaster since the 1989 Exxon spill. According to the Miami Herald, oil continues to flow at a rate of 200,000 gallons per day.
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) says British Petroleum (BP) is not in a position to respond to a spill of this magnitude and he is reaching out to the government for more help. Resources from BP are not adequate, he said.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said it’s critical to work harder and faster and smarter to get the job done.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said because several unsuccessful attempts to secure the source of the leak have been made it is time for BP to supplement their current mobilization.
BP COO, Doug Suttles, said they mounted the largest response ever seen effort in the world, that they’ve utilized every technology available, and have applied every resource.
With an estimated 200,000 gallons continuing to flow each day, the company says it welcomes all ideas and offers of help.
Courtney Clark, Market Researcher with Kelton Research said, “BP is doing a great job in terms of getting out in front of this story. Compare that to Exxon that was criticized back in 1989 for waiting almost a week before making any public statement.”
According to the Miami Herald, unless the oil spill is stopped and more oil is contained the company will likely face more pressure.
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Source/VIDEO: Miami Herald
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