[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / St. Johns / I-95 SB Closure W/ Diesel Release / DEM-Calisch

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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 #: 2017-2827
Status: Open
Reported to SWO on: 4/13/2017   22:55 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: I-95 SB Closure W/ Diesel Release
This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Northeast, DEP OER Jacksonville On-Call
Initial Report: St. Johns FR reports the closure of I-95 SB at MM 308 due to a two semi-truck accident. One unknown injury reported. Diesel release of 25+ gallons reported. One semi reported to be carrying batteries, FR does not believe that there has been any release of corrosive materials. St. Johns FR, FR HazMat and SO are on scene. St. Johns FR requests a call back from DEP OER.
Injuries: Yes (One unknown severity)
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: Yes
    Contact: Reporting Party
Incident Occurred: 4/13/2017   22:55 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/13/2017-23:04 ET
Most Recent Update: N/A
Affected Counties: St. Johns
Facility Name or Description: I-95 308S MILE MARKER
Incident Location: Address: City: I-95 Zip: USNG: 17RMN6495295325
Coordinates: Lat: 29.78778, Long: -81.36261
Maps


Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Joe, St. Johns FR |Call Back Number 1: 904-829-2226 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Petroleum Spill
Sub-Type: On Land
Situation: Active, release in progress
Description: Petroleum Spill
Petroleum Type: Other
Name or Description: Diesel
Source / Container: Vehicle
Released: Outside environment
Storm drains affected: No
Waterways affected: No
Major roadways closed: Yes
Cleanup actions been taken: No
Vehicle
Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident
Situation: Active
Description: Vehicle Incident
Number of vehicles involved: 2
Fire: No
Hazardous materials onboard: Yes
Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes
Road Closure or DOT Issue
Sub-Type: DOT Road Closure (State/US/Interstate Hwy.)
This situation is: Active
Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue
Roadway Name and/or number: I-95 SB
At: Mile Marker
Mile Marker: 308
What department/agency directed the closure: St. Johns FR/SO
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