[Pollution.notice] FDEP: INITIAL, Hendry County, US 27 Road Closure W/ Petroleum Release

[Pollution.Notice]

February 8, 2017

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 #: 2017-1190


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 2/8/2017   06:34 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: US 27 Road Closure W/ Petroleum Release


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - South, DEP OER Ft. Myers On-Call


Initial Report: DBI reports the road closure of US 27 SB at Crooked Hook Rd due to an overturned semi truck. A small unknown amount of diesel has been released. Fire Rescue is on scene and clean up actions are in progress.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Yes

    Contact: Reporting Party


Incident Occurred: 2/8/2017   06:34 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/08/2017-06:45 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hendry


Facility Name or Description: US 27 and Crooked Hook Rd


Incident Location: Lat: 26.740005, Long: -80.878088


Coordinates: Lat: 26.740005, Long: -80.878088


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Operator, DBI |Call Back Number 1: 561-662-5074 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


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: US 27


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: Crooked Hook Rd


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release contained


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: Unknown reported as small amount being handled by local fire department


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Yes


List cleanup actions: Absorbent applied




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