[Pollution.notice] INITIAL / Hernando / Natural Gas Leak / DEM-Munoz

[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 #: 2017-4823


Status: Assigned


Reported to SWO on: 6/28/2017   10:12 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Natural Gas Leak


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa - Day


Initial Report: Hernando County SO reports an ongoing natural gas leak in Springhill. The release is occurring near approximately 25 businesses that have been evacuated. Hernando County FR are on scene working to fix the broken line.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/28/2017   10:12 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/28/2017-10:17 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Hernando


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Street 1: Northcliff Blvd. Street 2: Mariner Blvd City: Springhill


Coordinates: Lat: 28.491236, Long: -82.54192


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Myrnell, Hernando County SO |Call Back Number 1: 352-754-6830 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Population Protection Actions


Sub-Type: Evacuation Order


Situation: Active


Description: Population Protection Actions


Impacted area: Incident location


Department/Agency issuing the order: Hernando County FR


Number of businesses impacted: 20-25


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Natural Gas


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Underground Pipeline


Quantity released: Ongoing


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Line struck


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 06/28/2017-10:17 / DEM-Munoz






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