[Pollution.notice] DIESEL RELEASE - NORTH OF OCALA

[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 - 06/30/2017-15:45 / DEM-Vinson


FHP reports that SB Lanes are open, and one left NB lane is open. 150 gallons of diesel fuel released as a result of the accident.


Main Information


Report #: 2017-4909


Status: Open


Assigned To: DEP


Reported to SWO on: 6/30/2017   15:13 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: I-75 Road Closure w/ Semi Accident


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando - Day


Initial Report: FHP reports the full closure of I-75 at MM 365 north of Ocala due to a semi truck incident. Caller states the semi truck is on fire and is carrying helium. No petroleum spills are reported at this time. FHP is on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 6/30/2017   15:13 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 06/30/2017-15:45 ET


Most Recent Update: FHP reports that SB Lanes are open, and one left NB lane is open. 150 gallons of diesel fuel released as a result of the accident.


Affected Counties: Marion


Facility Name or Description: I-75 365N MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: I-75 Zip: USNG: 17RLN8099649200


Coordinates: Lat: 29.36636, Long: -82.2261


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Officer, FHP |Call Back Number 1: 9043596572 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Helium


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: vehicle accident w/ fire


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: Yes


Vehicle


Sub-Type: Vehicle Accident


Situation: Active


Description: Vehicle Incident


Type(s) of vehicles: Semi Truck


Fire: Yes


Hazardous materials onboard: Yes


Fuel or Petroleum Spills: Unknown


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: I-75


At: Mile Marker


Mile Marker: 365


What department/agency directed the closure: FHP


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