1. Three minor first aid incidents have been reported to date. All workers were treated by medical professionals and were released to return to work immediately after treatment.

2. The following assets have been deployed as of 9:00 a.m. CDT this morning in and near Bayou Lafourche:

1. 140 workers on location

2. 28 total vessels including 5 Marco skimmers, 2 barge boats, 15 response vessels, and 6 jon boats

3. 4 vacuum trucks

4. 11 Drum skimmer packages

5. 13 Wash pump packages

6. 13,800’ feet of boom deployed

3. Preliminary investigation into the cause of Saturday’s oil spill indicates operator error as a contributing factor. It is important to note that this investigation is ongoing and federal regulators will release a more detailed report at the conclusion of their investigation.

4. Total wildlife recovered deceased remains as 17 aquatic salamanders, 3 turtles, and 1 crawfish. Two mallard ducks and one American alligator have been captured and have been taken to a rehab location to be stabilized, decontaminated, and cared for. Wildlife crews are continuing to survey the impacted area, looking for any distressed wildlife.

5. Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries have determined that the fish kill reported on Monday is not related to this oil spill event.

6. Clean-up operations continue to focus on the water in Bayou Lafourche and within the facility containment area and drainage systems.

7. For an update on volumes of liquids recovered as well as community air monitoring data from Bayou Lafourche to date, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) StoryMap site at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../5be668be1cdb4d7696fc8e7a...

8. Residents continue to be urged to report any observations of oiled wildlife to (832) 514-9663.

9. With local schools resuming classes this week and next, air monitoring stations have been proactivity set up near Central Lafourche High School to reassure the community that air quality remains safe.

10. The Lafourche Parish Water District has rescinded the water conservation advisory for all customers in Lafourche Parish previously under the advisory (south of LA Highway 182).

11. The right north bound lane of LA Hwy 1 remains closed as you approach Hwy 90 due to equipment being staged to aid in the clean-up effort. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.

12. The No-fly Zone issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) remains in effect from LA Hwy 182 to LA Hwy 654, one mile in either direction of Bayou Lafourche due to the ongoing oil spill incident.

13. Residents affected and wanting to report personal or property damages because of this incident can call (833) 812-0877.

14. All media inquiries should be directed to blmediarelations@gmail.com.

The bayou continues to remain closed to mariners from the Hwy. 182 bridge in Raceland to the Lockport Bridge. This closure is being enforced by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department as well as the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local, and company officials, will issue additional information as warranted. The Lafourche Parish Government Facebook page remains the official source for information about this incident.

The Unified Command continues to respond to a release of crude oil in Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The following updates were provided during the Unified Command’s incident briefing this afternoon:

• No injuries have been reported.

• An estimated total volume released from the system based on engineering calculations, along with on-scene assessments has been calculated to be a total of 820 barrels (34,440 gallons). This volume equates to the amount of oil released to the facility ground as well as to Bayou Lafourche.

• Clean-up operations are focused not only on-water in Bayou Lafourche, but also within the facility within the containment area and drainage systems.

• The following assets have been deployed as of 10:00 a.m. CDT this morning in and near Bayou Lafourche:

• Total wildlife impacted reported remains the same, with 17 aquatic salamanders, 2 turtles, and 1 crawfish. Four ducks and three alligators have been observed to be oiled; however, none were able to be captured. Wildlife crews are continuing to survey the impacted area, looking for any distressed wildlife.

• The public is urged to report any oiled wildlife observed in the area to (832) 514-9663. Residents are advised to avoid trying to capture any oiled wildlife. Report the location and description of the impacted wildlife to the published number and trained wildlife personnel will be deployed to investigate and capture any wildlife that may be necessary.

• Air monitoring has been continuously conducted on both sides of the bayou in the affected area and will continue throughout the duration of the event. Results have been well below actionable levels. Air monitoring will continue out of an abundance of caution.

• Public water continues to be safe to drink. An advisory to conserve water has been issued by Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 out of an abundance of caution. This advisory covers customers south of the La. Hwy. 182 bridge in Lafourche Parish.

• Parish President Archie Chaisson issued an Emergency Declaration Order on Sunday, which allows additional resources to be deployed in support of the incident.

• Clean-up operations were paused overnight due to safety concerns for workers. However, operations were commenced again this morning. Workers and their equipment are being staged at the Lafourche Parish Visitor’s Center under the Highway 90 overpass in Raceland.

• The right north bound lane of LA Hwy 1 remains closed as you approach Hwy 90 due to equipment being staged to aid in the clean-up effort. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.

• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented a No-Fly Zone from LA Hwy 182 to LA Hwy 654, one mile in either direction of Bayou Lafourche due to the ongoing oil spill incident. This restriction is mainly to control UAS flights during clean-up operations. Unified Command is utilizing drone overflights and periodic helicopter flights for assessing impacted areas. The No-fly Zone was put into place to keep responders and the public safe.

• Inquiries have been received as to the use of dispersants. Dispersants are NOT being utilized in this incident, as dispersants are not approved by the EPA for use in the inland environment.

• Clean-up operations in the bayou currently consists of containment booming, skimming, and water flushing operations. Flushing operations are being conducted by utilizing water pumped from the bayou via pump and hose and flushing oil from the vegetation into the containment boom so that it can be recovered by skimmers and collected for disposal.

• Residents affected and wanting to report personal or property damages because of this incident can call 833-812-0877.

• We thank the community for its offers of volunteer support. At this time, volunteers are not needed.

• As the clean-up progresses, a better timeline will be developed on when the bayou will be reopened to the public.

The United States Coast Guard has closed the bayou to mariners from the Hwy. 182 bridge in Raceland to the Lockport Bridge. This closure is being enforced by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department.

The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local, and company officials, will issue additional information as warranted.

The Unified Command continues to respond to a release of crude oil in Bayou Lafourche near Raceland, Louisiana. The following updates were provided during the Unified Command’s incident briefing this morning:

1. No injuries have been reported.

2. The following assets have been deployed as of 10AM this morning in and near Bayou Lafourche near Raceland, Louisiana:

1. 92 workers on location

2. 18 total vessels including 4 Marco skimmers, 1 barge boat, 5 response vessels, 4 express vessels and 4 jon boats

3. 6 vacuum trucks

4. 4,300 feet of boom deployed

5. Additional equipment is planned to be deployed during the course of the day

3. The public is urged to report any oiled wildlife observed in the area to (832) 514-9663. Residents are advised to avoid trying to capture any oiled wildlife. Report the location and description of the impacted wildlife to the published number and trained wildlife personnel will be deployed to investigate and capture any wildlife that may be necessary.

4. The estimated volume of the spill is undetermined at this time.

5. Air monitoring has been continuously conducted since yesterday on both sides of the bayou in the affected area. Results have been well below actionable levels. Air monitoring will continue out of an abundance of caution.

6. Public water continues to be safe to drink. An advisory to conserve water has been issued by Lafourche Parish Water District No. 1 out of an abundance of caution while the parish awaits any specific requirements from the Louisiana Department of Health. This advisory covers customers south of the La. Hwy. 182 bridge in Lafourche Parish.

7. Parish President Archie Chaisson issued an Emergency Declaration Order yesterday afternoon, which allows more resources to be deployed in support of the incident.

8. Clean-up operations were paused overnight due to safety concerns for workers. However, operations were begun again shortly after daybreak this morning. Workers and their equipment are being staged at the Lafourche Parish Visitor’s Center under the Highway 90 overpass in Raceland.

9. At this time, the right north bound lane of LA Hwy 1 will be closed as you approach Hwy 90 due to equipment being staged to aid in the clean-up. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.

10. The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented a No-Fly Zone from LA Hwy 182 to LA Hwy 654, one mile in either direction of Bayou Lafourche due to the ongoing oil spill incident. This restriction is mainly to control UAS flights during clean-up operations.

11. Effected residents wanting to report personal or property damages because of this incident can call 833-812-0877.

12. We thank the community for its offers of volunteer support. At this time, volunteers are not needed.

The United States Coast Guard has closed the bayou to mariners from the Hwy. 182 bridge in Raceland to the Saltwater Control Structure in Lockport. This closure is being enforced by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Department and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division.

The Unified Command, consisting of federal, state, local, and company officials, will issue additional information as warranted.