As beaches and fishing grounds across the shoreline of Orange County are shutting down and events are canceled, many businesses from surf shops to hotels to restaurants are facing the devastating aftermath of the oil spill. Orange County’s tourism and recreation industries are valued at over $2.6 billion annually and have the most to lose. Small businesses are especially vulnerable to natural disasters and take longer to recover – or may not be able to.
Other businesses affected by the oil spill may include, but are not limited to:
Commercial fisherman
The hotel and tourism industry
Local businesses in the area including:
locally-owned restaurants
Gift Shops/ Souvenir Shops
Surf Shops
Boat rental businesses
Property owners and others that suffered damages related to the disaster