[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Pinellas / Transformer Oil Spill / DEM-Lazzara

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As of December 30, 2016, an Administrative Law Judge invalidated a proposed pollution notification rule promulgated by the Department, which required owners of installations throughout the State of Florida report pollution events to the local government as well as a local media outlet to notify the general public of the event. Protecting Florida's pristine environment is our top priority and DEP will continue the public pollution notification process to ensure all Floridians and visitors are notified of pollution incidents. Moving forward the notification process from the Department may change, however it was imperative that the notification to the public continued seamlessly. The incident below was reported to the State Watch Office and is being forwarded to you because the event has occurred in your area. For more information or should you have any questions, please contact Lauren Engel at Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us<mailto:Lauren.Engel at dep.state.fl.us>

Florida Division of Emergency Management

State Watch Office Incident Report


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2483


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 4/3/2017   14:03 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Transformer Oil Spill


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: Approximately 40 gallons of non-pcb mineral oil spilled as a result of a vehicle striking a power pole, which caused a transformer to crack open on the roadway. No storm drains were affected by the spill, and Duke Energy currently has a spill response team en route to complete clean-up. The on-scene battalion chief requested a call back from DEP OER.


Injuries: Yes (Minor)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 4/3/2017   13:30 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/03/2017-14:12 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Pinellas


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 209 Yawl Lane City: Palm Harbor


Coordinates: Lat: 28.088379, Long: -82.77324


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Bill, Pinellas County 911 |Call Back Number 1: 727-588-4763 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: District Chief Greer, Palm Harbor FD |Call Back Number 1: 727-647-3663 |Address:


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Transformer


Petroleum Type: Lubricating Oil


Name or Description: Non-PCB mineral oil


Source / Container: Other Container


Quantity released: 40-45 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle struck a power pole


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


Person conducting cleanup: Duke Energy have a spill response team en route


Notification 04/03/2017-14:13 / DEM-Lazzara






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