[Pollution.notice] FUEL RELEASE APRIL 10 – HIGHWAY 528 AND 520

[Pollution.Notice]

FUEL RELEASE APRIL 9 – HIGHWAY 528 AND 520
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


Update 5 - 04/09/2017-08:30 / DEM-Durrance


FHP reports that EB lanes of SR 528 are now open.


Update 4 - 04/09/2017-04:43 / DEM-Munoz


Orange County FR reports that the final injury count is 3 transports and one refusal. Kenan Advantage Group is on scene to handle clean up for the release. The release is not affecting any storm drains or waterways.


Update 3 - 04/09/2017-03:50 / DEM-Munoz


Orange County FR reports that the patient count has gone down to 10 minor injuries with one transport.


Update 2 - 04/09/2017-03:33 / DEM-Munoz


Orange County FR reports that 20 patients are being assessed at this time and there has been one transport.


Update 1 - 04/09/2017-03:31 / DEM-Munoz


Orange County FR reports that there have been 9 injuries of unknown severity reported at this time. The semi is releasing fuel from its fuel tank not the payload. It is unknown if the release is affecting any storm drains or waterways.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2722


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 4/9/2017   02:58 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: SR 528 Road Closure


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: FHP reports a road closure on SR 528 due to multiple vehicle accidents in Christmas. It is unknown if there are any injuries or vehicle fires at this time. The accidents were caused by low visibility in the area and there are reports of a semi possibly releasing jet fuel. It is unknown how much is being released and if the release is affecting any storm drains or waterways. FHP are on scene.


Injuries: Yes (3 transports)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 4/9/2017   02:58 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/09/2017-08:30 ET


Most Recent Update: FHP reports that EB lanes of SR 528 are now open.


Affected Counties: Orange


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: SR 528 Street 2: SR 520 City: Christmas


Coordinates: Lat: 28.537002, Long: -80.99423


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Operator, FHP |Call Back Number 1: 407-737-2213 |Address:


Responsible Party: Name: Kenan Advantage Group (for the diesel release) |Call Back Number 1: 407-408-5122 |Address:


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Road Closure or DOT Issue


Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure


Roadway Name and/or number: US Hwy 528


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: SR 520


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: Unknown


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


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