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Attorney General McCollum today sent a letter to BP executives, asking the company to immediately acknowledge its liability for any damages Florida may sustain during the 2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

“A hurricane or tropical storm in the Gulf will significantly increase the environmental damage, as the storm will capture the oil in its path and deposit it much further inland than would occur under normal tidal conditions,” wrote the Attorney General. “In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, the additional damage caused by the oil contamination must be paid for by BP.”

Attorney General advised BP that should it fail to fulfill its obligation, the Attorney General would if necessary use the full power of his office to ensure that BP and any other liable party live up to their responsibilities under the law.

A copy of the letter is available online at: http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/CRUE-85MQHE/$file/bphurricane.pdf

If you have any questions or need additional information, please call the Attorney General’s Communications Office at 850.245.0150.