Information on Oil Spill Issued by ADPH

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill prompted ADPH to issue health advisories. In June 2010, ADPH issued advisories against swimming in waters off Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, Dauphin Island, and Mississippi Sound, and in bay waters close to Fort Morgan, Bayou St. John, Terry Cove, Cotton Bayou and Old River. Improvements in beach conditions led the department to lift these swimming advisories.

Date	ADPH News Release
03/26/12	Researchers seek survey participants for oil spill health study
10/07/11	Study finds mental health needs continue in areas impacted by Gulf of Mexico oil spill
08/12/11	Coastal residents will be asked to participate in household survey on Aug. 26 and 27
07/30/10	Improvements in Gulf oil spill situation lead to reassessment of Public Health beach advisories
06/24/10	Swimming advisories again issued for Dauphin Island and Mississippi Sound
06/18/10	ADPH lifts swimming advisories for Dauphin Island and Mississippi Sound
06/09/10	ADPH further expands precautionary advisories for swimming
06/04/10	Alabama agencies expand precautionary advisories in Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach
06/01/10	Alabama agencies take steps to protect public's health during Gulf oil spill
04/30/10	ADPH issues precautions related to Gulf oil spill

Alabama Public Health Training Network (ALPHTN) Webcasts

• Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill:  Dissecting the Post-Spill Impact
  Broadcast Date: January 27, 2011 (1 hour, 30 minutes
• Anatomy of an Oil Spill: Public Health Response
  Broadcast Date: June 29, 2010 (1 hour, 30 minutes)