[Pollution.notice] Palm Beach / Diesel Release w/ Fire

[Pollution.Notice]

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 #: 2017-2656


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 4/6/2017   13:01 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Release w/ Fire


This situation involves: Fire, Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm - Day


Initial Report: FHP called to report a petroleum release in Palm Beach County. Approximately 25-30 gallons of diesel was released onto the Southern Blvd exit ramp of I 95 South from a portable container. The release caught on fire but has since burned out. No roads have been closed and clean-up actions are planned.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 4/6/2017   13:01 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/06/2017-13:21 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Palm Beach


Facility Name or Description: I95 SB Exit Ramp


Incident Location: Lat: 26.680299, Long: -80.070271


Coordinates: Lat: 26.680299, Long: -80.070271


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Erica, FHP |Call Back Number 1: (561)357-4013 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Fire


Sub-Type: Other


Situation: Active


Description: Fire


Major roadways closed: No


Other structures threatened: No


Hazardous materials inside the structure: No


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Other Container


Quantity released: 25-30 Gallons


Released: Outside environment


Time the release was discovered: 12:41  ET


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Quick Dry applied


Notification 04/06/2017-13:21 / DEM-Harvey


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