[Pollution.notice] Walton / US 90 Closure / DEM-Lazzara

[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


Update 2 - 04/11/2017-15:02 / DEM-Lazzara


Also, a DEP callback has been requested by the on-scene contact.


Update 1 - 04/11/2017-15:02 / DEM-Lazzara


On-scene contact has advised approximately 30 gallons of diesel has leaked from a semi-truck involved in the crash. No waterways are affected by the spill, and the fuel is still actively leaking at this time.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2778


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 4/11/2017   14:27 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: US 90 Closure


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northwest, DEP OER Pensacola - Day


Initial Report: Both directions of US 90 are closed at the intersection of Rene Road in Defuniak Springs due to a vehicle crash. One unconfirmed fatality was reported. No spills, fires, or other hazards were reported. Walton County FR and SO are currently on scene, and FHP units are currently en route to the incident to work the THI.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Yes (1)


Environmental impact: No


Incident Occurred: 4/11/2017   14:18 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/11/2017-15:05 ET


Most Recent Update: Also, a DEP callback has been requested by the on-scene contact.


Affected Counties: Walton


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: US-90 Street 2: Rene Road City: Defuniak Springs


Coordinates: Lat: 30.751103, Long: -86.27513


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Walton Co SO |Call Back Number 1: 850-892-8111 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: Jeff Goldberg, Walton Co EM |Call Back Number 1: 850-307-4121 |Address:


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Diesel


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle crash


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


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: US 90


Roadway Name and/or number: US 90


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: Rene Road


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Notification 04/11/2017-15:06 / DEM-Lazzara



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