Washington, D.C. — Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Mobile, Ala., on Tuesday, May 11, to inspect ongoing operations to minimize the Deepwater BP Oil Spill’s impact on public health, the environment and the economy—part of the federal government’s continued oversight and emphasis on interagency coordination in response to the spill.

During her visit, Secretary Napolitano will join Alabama Governor Bob Riley to tour the Mobile Incident Command Center, meet with federal, state and local officials to discuss the response effort and participate in a media availability.

Tuesday, May 11

3:45 PM CDT - Secretary Napolitano and Governor Riley will participate in a media availability

Mobile Incident Command Center
1 Water Street
Mobile, Ala.

OPEN PRESS*

* Media must arrive no later than 3 p.m.