[Pollution.notice] PETROLEUM RELEASE - FLORIDA TURNPIKE

[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


Update 1 - 06/12/2017-19:39 / DEM-Johnson


Per Ed Haynes, IMS, the petroleum released is approximately 50 gallons on the roadway and soil. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up is on-going by IMS.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-4350


Status: Open


Assigned To: DEP


Reported to SWO on: 6/12/2017   17:01 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Turnpike Road Closure w/ Petroleum Release/ Vehicle Accident


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


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando On-Call


Initial Report: Osceola FR reports that Floridas Turnpike Southbound lane is closed due to a vehicle accident in Kissimmee. A semi truck and two passenger vehicles were involved in the accident and there are multiple petroleum releases. It is unknown how much petroleum has been released or if any storm systems or surface waters have been affected. There are no reported injuries or fatalities. There are no reported fires. Osceola FR is on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/12/2017   17:01 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/12/2017-19:39 ET


Most Recent Update: Per Ed Haynes, IMS, the petroleum released is approximately 50 gallons on the roadway and soil. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up is on-going by IMS.


Affected Counties: Osceola


Facility Name or Description: TURNPIKE 242S MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: TURNPIKE Zip: USNG: 17RMM6747625721


Coordinates: Lat: 28.25704, Long: -81.33157


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Mandy, Osceola FR |Call Back Number 1: 407-348-8688 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Number of vehicles involved: 3


Type(s) of vehicles: 1 Semi Truck, 2 Passenger


Fire: Unknown


Hazardous materials onboard: Unknown


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


Roadway Name and/or number: Floridas Turnpike


At: Mile Marker


Mile Marker: 242S


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Fuel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Vehicle Accident


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: Yes


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