In October, OR&R provided scientific support for 11 marine pollution and coastal emergencies— including eight new incidents in five states and one territory (Guam). Four of the new incidents were actual or potential oil spills, one involved threats of pollution from hurricanes, and three were chemical spills (or oil and chemicals mixed).
In September, OR&R provided scientific support for 19 marine pollution and coastal emergencies—including Hurricane Helene, which came ashore in Florida, but ultimately affected six states (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia).
