[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hillsborough / Natural Gas Leak / DEM-Lazzara

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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 #: 2017-4399


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 6/14/2017   12:50 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Natural Gas Leak


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, Underground Utilities and Propane Releases


Initial Report: An underground natural gas line was accidentally struck by contractors near the address listed below in Tampa. Caller advised Tampa FR units are currently on scene, and no evacuations or fires were reported. Utilities crews are currently en route to stop the release.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/14/2017   12:40 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/14/2017-12:56 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hillsborough


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 3314 S Dale Mabry Hwy City: Tampa


Coordinates: Lat: 27.91452, Long: -82.50602


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Hillsborough Co FR |Call Back Number 1: 813-272-5665 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Natural Gas


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Underground Pipeline


Diameter of the Pipeline: 2"


Quantity released: Still releasing


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Contractor struck a line


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 06/14/2017-12:57 / DEM-Lazzara


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