[Pollution.notice] FINAL UPDATE / Hillsborough / Natural Gas Release / DEM-Calisch

[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 1 - 04/19/2017-18:39 / DEM-Calisch


Tampa FR reports that the scene has been cleared. Residents have returned to their homes.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-2941


Status: Open


Assigned To: DEP


Reported to SWO on: 4/19/2017   16:06 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Natural Gas Release


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day, Underground Utilities and Propane Releases


Initial Report: Hillsborough FR reports a natural gas release in Tampa due to a 2 inch line that was broken. The immediate area was evacuated due to the release. No injuries reported. Tampa FR and PD are on scene.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 4/19/2017   16:06 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/19/2017-18:39 ET


Most Recent Update: Tampa FR reports that the scene has been cleared. Residents have returned to their homes.


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 306 Crest Avenue West City: Tampa


Coordinates: Lat: 27.993733, Long: -82.46252


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Operator, Hillsborough FR |Call Back Number 1: 813-272-5665 |Address:


Responsible Party: Name: Shore Communications |Call Back Number 1: 8776289900 |Address:


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Population Protection Actions


Sub-Type: Evacuation Order


Situation: Active


Description: Population Protection Actions


Impacted area: Area near 306 Crest Avenue West


Department/Agency issuing the order: Tampa FR/PD


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Natural Gas Release


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Underground Pipeline


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 04/19/2017-18:40 / DEM-Calisch


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