INFORMATIONAL RECORD
OREGON COAST TAR BALLS
People visiting coastal regions may encounter oily, tar-like substances that are washing up on beaches across Oregon and SW Washington.

-Do not touch or handle tar balls or any other oily materials
-Do not attempt to help affected wildlife
-Keep pets away from affected materials
-Property damage claim processes are available
Eligibility: Unrestricted
Hours: 24 hours per day / 7 days per week
(800) 258-5990
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Hotline (800) 258-5990 Report Oil Sightings
  • Hotline (800) 222-4737 Report Oiled Animals
  • Hotline (800) 222-1222 Poison Control
  • Hotline (800) 280-7118 Property Claims
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Tar ball/oil spill sighting and reporting: Call for information or visit website
Claims for property damage: Call for information or visit website
Affected animals: Call for information
Ingestion or feeling ill due to contact: Call for information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: None
LANGUAGES: English, interpretation or signing by arrangement
AREA SERVED: States of Oregon and Washington
Services:
  • Disaster Services for Animals
  • Environmental Hazards Cleanup
  • Environmental Hazards Reporting
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INFORMATIONAL RECORD