[Pollution.notice] Miami-Dade / Potential Unknown HazMat

[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 #: 2017-3051


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 4/24/2017   15:20 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Potential Unknown HazMat


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


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


Initial Report: A concerned citizen reported an unknown "sludge-like" material that has caused a noticeable foul odor on Little Arch Creek, near the location listed below in North Miami. Complainant advised this was first witnessed this morning, and the waterway was observed to be normal as of yesterday evening. Complainant stated this could be raw sewage, but he was unable to determine a potential source.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 4/24/2017   09:00 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 04/24/2017-15:30 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Miami-Dade


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: Sans Souci Blvd Street 2: 123rd Street City: North Miami


Coordinates: Lat: 25.889404, Long: -80.15716


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Joel, Private Citizen |Call Back Number 1: 786-299-6119 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard


Situation: Potential release


Description: Foul Odor from Little Arch Creek


Chemical State: Unknown


Source / Container: Unknown


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 04/24/2017-15:30 / DEM-Lazzara


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