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Gulf Response - Still Working, Still Committed

News and information about BP’s commitment and restoration work in Louisiana and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast can now be found at BP Gulf Update.

In addition to news and information from Louisiana, BP Gulf Update provides readers with timely information from Alabama, Florida and Mississippi in one convenient location. 

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Key Contacts

Environment and Community Hotline

To report oil on the beach, shoreline or other environment or community impacts, please contact the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802 or 202-267-2675 or online at www.nrc.uscg.mil

Wildlife

To report and access care for oiled wildlife, call 866-557-1401.

Claims

All individual and business claims are now managed by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility. To file a claim or check on the status of a claim, you can do one of the following:

  • Access the GCCF website at www.GulfCoastClaimsFacility.com.
  • Call the toll-free number 1(800) 916-4893 to receive a copy of the claim form by U.S. Mail (TTY: 1-866-682-1758).
  • Visit one of the GCCF Claims Site Offices. For locations, click here. 

Media

If you are in the media and have an inquiry, call (504) 335-0186 or submit your inquiry on this website.