The last two Aprils have not been good to Alabama. On April 20, 2010, the infamous BP Deepwater oil spill disaster occurred. The massive eruption off the Louisiana coast sent crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico continuously for 85 days. We are still trying to calculate the damage. In just one example, Alabama’s beach rental revenue fell from $133 million in 2009 to $70 million last year. The ecological damage probably cannot be properly assessed for decades.
On April 27, 2011, Alabama was struck by the worst natural disaster in our history. Over 30 tornadoes swept through the state destroying entire neighborhoods and towns killing over 250 Alabamians. The devastation is unbelievable. The loss of lives is unparalleled and the cost incalculable. It will be years before the recovery is complete.
Showing posts with label Robert Bentley Bob Riley Alabama Legislature BP Deepwater Horizon Bryan Taylor Del Marsh Arthur Orr Luther Strange. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robert Bentley Bob Riley Alabama Legislature BP Deepwater Horizon Bryan Taylor Del Marsh Arthur Orr Luther Strange. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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