[Pollution.notice] Okeechobee / Diesel Fuel Release

[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 #: 2017-1910


Status: Assigned


Assigned To: FWC


Reported to SWO on: 3/9/2017   18:14 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Fuel Release


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southeast, DEP OER West Palm On-Call, FWC Palm Beach District


Initial Report: FWC reports a diesel fuel release as well as a unknown hazardous material release in Okeechobee. It is unknown how many gallons of diesel released. The hazmat is suspected to be a fertilizer, but that has not been confirmed. FWC is on scene and report that no waterways have been affected at this time.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 3/9/2017   18:14 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/09/2017-18:22 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Okeechobee


Facility Name or Description:


Incident Location: Address: 530 NE 342nd Trail City: Okeechobee


Coordinates: Lat: 27.566316, Long: -80.81766


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Duty Officer Bender, FWC |Call Back Number 1: 561-357-4200 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Name: Officer Jason Crosby |Call Back Number 1: 352-745-1099 |Address:


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: Inland Waterway


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Fuel


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Aboveground Tank


Quantity released: Unknown


Released: Outside environment


Cause of release: Generator Tank


Storm drains affected: No


Waterways affected: No


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: No


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Unknown Hazard


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical State: Semi-Solid


Source / Container: Aboveground Tank


Released: Outside environment


Major roadways closed: No


Notification 03/09/2017-18:22 / DEM-Munoz


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