The impact of crises are never felt only by those directly involved. For proof of this, look no further than the BP oil spill, which is now causing problems for seafood restaurants and vendors in Louisiana and other states surrounding the Gulf. WWLTV.com, has more information:
The head of Louisiana’s Seafood Marketing Board says convincing customers that fish and shell fish from the Gulf are safe to eat won’t be easy in light of the news about the major oil spill and its threat to the fishing industry.
“This is crisis management mode for us, without question,” said Smith.
New Orleans seafood restaurants are packed this week and visitors in town for the Jazz Fest, worry about what the oil spill will do the supply of Louisiana seafood and whether their favorite dishes will be safe to eat in the weeks to come.
Local seafood-related businesses, many of whom rely on customers drawn in by special events to stay afloat, are racing to do crisis management of their own. Their continued success during this time of crisis lies with their ability to ensure the public knows that the vast majority of their harvest comes from areas that, for now, remain unaffected by the spills.
The BCM Blogging Team
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