Jefferson Parrish officials 'COMMANDEERED' BP's hired boats in Grand Isle - Good for them :)

Posted By: Susoni
Date: Monday, 24-May-2010 18:24:16

How ridiculous for BP to let boats sit idle while they twiddle their thumbs and let precious eco-systems die. I've seen Fires, in Montana, that could have been put out by a bladder filled dog. Yet they push volunteers back till the 'professionals' arrive (usually made up of a corp of volunteers and a few professionals.) Meanwhile the blaze has spread over acres and acres. Susoni ********************* (snip) RAND ISLE, La. - Jefferson Parish Emergency managers say they have commandeered all of BP's hired boats in Grand Isle. A representative for Jefferson Parish Emergency chief Deano Bonano said they requested immediate action after oil moved into the marsh passes and onto the beaches in Grand Isle. He said more than 40 boats were sitting idle while he watched the oil rush into the passes. At around 5:30 p.m., Jefferson Councilman Chris Roberts confirmed the boats have been commandeered by JP emergency managers. Link to TV news: http://www.wwltv.com/news/JP-officials-commandeer-BPs-hired-boats-in-Grand-Isle-94668304.html