Barbour calls for more oil cleanup volunteers
MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST — Gov. Haley Barbour says no oil from a leaking well has reached the state’s shores, but he is calling on people to volunteer in case their help is needed cleaning up in the future.
Barbour said during a news conference yesterday in Biloxi that 9,000 people and 315 vessels have been signed up to help.
He urged more people to sign up as leaders make preparations to protect vital ecosystems with boats, booms and volunteers.
Barbour stressed that the oil remains miles from Mississippi shores and that tourists should not cancel vacation plans.
He said, “Mississippi is open for business.”
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May 13th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Asking for SBA loans and more volunteers to clean up the spill that isn’t here yet isn’t exactly saying \Mississippi is open for business.\