[Pollution.notice] Miami-Dade / Vehicle Accident w/ Diesel Release

[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 #: 2017-1614


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 2/24/2017   20:42 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Vehicle Accident w/ Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm On-Call


Initial Report: Miami Dade FR reports a vehicle accident that caused a 60 gallon diesel release in Hialeah Gardens. The release is entering a storm drain and it is unknown where it discharges. There is one trauma alert reported and Miami Dade FR are on scene.


Injuries: Yes (1 trauma)


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 2/24/2017   20:42 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 02/24/2017-20:46 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Miami-Dade


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: NW 107th Ave. Street 2: Okeechobee Rd. City: Hialeah Gardens


Coordinates: Lat: 25.8916, Long: -80.37247


Maps


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Cramer, Miami Dade FR |Call Back Number 1: 786-336-6600 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 60+ gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Storm drains affected: Yes, contained to storm drain


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 2


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


Notification 02/24/2017-20:46 / DEM-Munoz





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