[Pollution.notice] ANHYRDOUS AMMONIA RELEASE (JUNE 22) - HOWIE IN THE HILLS

[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


Attachments


Attachment: NRC #1181992<https://apps.floridadisaster.org/SWO/Uploads/SLDUZNTNRC1181992.pdf>


Update 2 - 06/22/2017-21:29 / DEM-Calisch


Lake FR reports they remain on scene. The release is reported to be isolated.


Update 1 - 06/22/2017-19:57 / DEM-Calisch


On scene commander requests a call back from DEP OER (352-516-0699).


Main Information


Report #: 2017-4689


Status: Open


Assigned To: DEP


Reported to SWO on: 6/22/2017   19:23 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Anhydrous Ammonia Release W/ Protective Actions


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions


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


Initial Report: Silver Springs Citrus reports an Anhydrous Ammonia release from a relief valve of a compressor unit. 30 employees evacuated from the Silver Springs Citrus Production Facility. No injuries reported. Lake County FR responding to incident.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: No


Incident Occurred: 6/22/2017   18:58 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/22/2017-21:29 ET


Most Recent Update: Lake FR reports they remain on scene. The release is reported to be isolated.


Affected Counties: Lake


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 24511 Mare Avenue City: Howey In the Hills


Coordinates: Lat: 28.708067, Long: -81.78023


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Scott McNulty, Silver Springs Citrus |Call Back Number 1: 972-351-0909 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Population Protection Actions


Sub-Type: Evacuation Order


Situation: Active


Description: Population Protection Actions


Impacted area: SILVER SPRINGS CITRUS


Total number of individuals impacted: 30


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Anydrous Ammonia


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Other Container


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


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