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Florida Division of Emergency Management
State Watch Office Incident Report
Main Information
Report #: 2017-581
Status: Open
Reported to SWO on: 1/22/2017   06:26 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: Natural Gas Release
This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions
Affected Sectors: DEP District - South, DEP OER Tampa On-Call, Underground Utilities and Propane Releases
Initial Report: Pinellas County 911 reports a natural gas release in St. Pete. This release has prompted the evacuation of Lutheran Apartment Complex in St. Petersburg. It is unknown how many residents have been impacted however, the entire complex has been temporarily evacuated. St. Pete PD and FR are on scene and TECO is en route.
Injuries: Unknown
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown
Environmental impact: Unknown
Incident Occurred: 1/22/2017   06:06 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/22/2017-06:38 ET
Most Recent Update: N/A
Affected Counties: Pinellas
Facility Name or Description:
Incident Location: Address: 550 1st Avenue South City: St. Petersburg
Coordinates: Lat: 27.770263, Long: -82.64114
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Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Lynne, St. Pete 911 |Call Back Number 1: 727-588-4763 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Hazardous Materials
Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical
Situation: Active, release in progress
Description: Hazardous Materials
Chemical Name: Natural Gas
Chemical State: Gas
Source / Container: Unknown
Storm drains affected: Unknown
Waterways affected: Unknown
Major roadways closed: No
Population Protection Actions
Sub-Type: Evacuation Order
Situation: Active
Description: Population Protection Actions
Impacted area: Lutheran Apartment Complex
Department/Agency issuing the order: St. Pete Fire Rescue
Number of residences impacted: 15 story apartment complex
Total number of individuals impacted: Unknown
Notification 01/22/2017-06:38 / DEM-Calisch
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