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I want to update my friends as to the status of the Cosco Busan oil spill.  Earlier today, the Governor and I were briefed on the situation by the U.S. Coast Guard, California Department of Fish and Game, and other responding agencies at the Incident Command Center located at Fort Mason.  Immediately following this briefing, I received an aerial tour of our Bay and Pacific coastline with pollution experts to survey the impacts of the oil spill so far.  Sadly, the effects of the spill extend from Stinson Beach to Hunters Point and from the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge to Ocean Beach as of this afternoon.

I'm working hard to ensure the state provides all resources necessary in this crisis, andI know many of you want to do your part to help in the clean-up effort.  Here are a few things you can do.

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 10th, there are public informational briefingson the situation, including details as to how you can volunteer:

  • Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA Tele: 415.974.4060. Class time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Harbor Master Richmond Marina, 1340 Marina Way South, Richmond, CA94804 - Tele: 510.236.1013 Class time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30

Additionally, here are some critical phone numbers:

  • To report oil sightings: 985-781-0804
  • To report oiled wildlife: 877-823-6926
  • To submit a claim for oiled property: 888-850-8486

It is at times like these that those of us in the Bay Area pull together for our Bay. So, please listen to the Incident Command Center when they ask you to stay out of the water and off the beaches. I'll also be using my blog for further updates, please check back regularly:

http://markleno.com/home/?q=blog/

And please forward this to your friends and family who join you in cherishing our environment. I'll be aggressive in doing whatever I can do, and I know many of you will do exactly the same.  I'll work to keep you involved and up-to-date.

-Mark