[Pollution.notice] WHITE POWDER INCIDENT - MARION COUNTY

[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 #: 2017-837


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/26/2017   11:16 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: White Powder Incident


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando - Day, FDLE Fusion Center


Initial Report: Florida Women's Reception Center reported a release of an unknown white powder from a greeting card inside an envelope. One staff member came into contact with the powder, and is being seen by the staff RN. The staff called the local Inspector and Fire Marshal. Marion County RN is on scene, and ordered the evacuation of the building. There were 10 individuals evacuated from the building. There are no major road closures reported at this time.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 1/26/2017   11:16 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/26/2017-11:37 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Marion


Facility Name or Description: 3700 NW 111th Place


Incident Location: Lat: 29.309702, Long: -82.186301


Coordinates: Lat: 29.309702, Long: -82.186301


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Sgt White, Florida Women's Reception Center |Call Back Number 1: 352 812 8112 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Population Protection Actions


Sub-Type: Evacuation Order


Situation: Active


Description: Population Protection Actions


Department/Agency issuing the order: Marion County FR


Number of businesses impacted: 1


Total number of individuals impacted: 10


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical State: Powder


Source / Container: Envelope or Package


Total source/container volume: 1 tsp.


Quantity released: 1 tsp.


Released: Inside facility


Major roadways closed: No




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