[Pollution.notice] DIESEL RELEASE - TURNPIKE, LAKE COUNTY

[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 #: 2017-1974


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 3/12/2017   22:42 ET


Severity: Local Incident


Description: Diesel Release


This situation involves: Petroleum Spill


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


Initial Report: Lake EMS reports a diesel release of 85 gallons from a semi truck due to an accident on the Florida Turnpike MM 291.5. No reports of any road closure. Unknown if any waterways/storm drains were impacted. Lake EMS/HazMat is responding and FHP is on scene.


Injuries: Unknown


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): Unknown


Environmental impact: Yes

  DEP callback requested: Unknown


Incident Occurred: 3/12/2017   22:42 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 03/12/2017-22:47 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Lake


Facility Name or Description: TURNPIKE 291S MILE MARKER


Incident Location: Address: City: TURNPIKE Zip: USNG: 17RMM1422374808


Coordinates: Lat: 28.69769, Long: -81.8781


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Erika, Lake EMS |Call Back Number 1: 352-383-1200 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Petroleum Spill


Sub-Type: On Land


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Petroleum Spill


Petroleum Type: Other


Name or Description: Diesel


Source / Container: Vehicle


Quantity released: 85 gallons


Released: Outside environment


Storm drains affected: Unknown


Waterways affected: Unknown


Major roadways closed: No


Cleanup actions been taken: No



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