[Pollution.notice] Broward / I-75 Road Closure 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 #: 2017-967


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 1/31/2017   16:31 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: I-75 Road Closure w/ Diesel Release


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


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


Initial Report: Broward County SO reports that three lanes of I-75 SB have been closed at mile marker 15 due to a single vehicle accident. There has been approximately 20 gallons of diesel released. No Injuries were reported. FHP is on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 1/31/2017   16:31 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 01/31/2017-16:37 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Broward


Facility Name or Description: I-75 MM 15


Incident Location: Lat: 26.087701, Long: -80.362916


Coordinates: Lat: 26.087701, Long: -80.362916


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Anthony, Broward County SO |Call Back Number 1: 954-847-2775 |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: 20 Gallons


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Cleanup actions been taken: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 1


Type(s) of vehicles: Semi Truck


Fire: No


Hazardous materials onboard: No


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Yes


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: I-75


At: Mile Marker


Mile Marker: 15


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


Notification 01/31/2017-16:38 / DEM-Carpanini


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