[Pollution.notice] FINAL UPDATE / Pinellas / HazMat Release / DEM-Lawhon

[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 local media outlets 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 4 - 05/06/2017-07:55 / DEM-Lawhon
Per John with Pinellas County Warning Point (727-588-4761): The Red Cross responded and took control of the displaced residents. Scene was cleared by County Fire rescue at 0130 ET.
Update 3 - 05/06/2017-01:19 / DEM-Lawhon
Per Nicole with Pinellas County Warning Point (727-588-4761): The incident commander has requested contact information for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reference the Pest Control company involved in this incident. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulates and licenses the pest control industry in Florida. The State Watch Office gave Nicole the FDACS Law Enforcement 24 hour contact number of 800-342-5869.
Update 2 - 05/05/2017-23:54 / DEM-Lawhon
Per Nicole with Pinellas County Warning Point (727-588-4761): A total of 5 people have now been evacuated from nearby mobile homes. One group in a mobile home have refused to evacuate. Red Cross is en route to assist the evacuated residents. Pinellas County has contacted the tenting company and report the company is not responding.
Update 1 - 05/05/2017-23:02 / DEM-Calisch
Incident Status Updated.
Main Information
Report #: 2017-3344
Status: Closed
Assigned To: DEP
Reported to SWO on: 5/5/2017   22:50 ET
Severity: Local Incident
Description: HazMat Release
This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions
Affected Sectors: DEP District - Southwest, DEP OER Tampa On-Call
Initial Report: Pinellas County 911 reports a HazMat release due to a mobile home that was being tented, when the tent blew off. The gas that was released is Vikane. Lealman Fire Rescue is on scene. No injuries have been reported. Two residents have been evacuated from the 600 ft perimeter that has been set up around the area of the release.
Injuries: No
Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No
Environmental impact: Yes
  DEP callback requested: No
Incident Occurred: 5/5/2017   22:50 ET
Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/06/2017-07:56 ET
Most Recent Update: Per John with Pinellas County Warning Point (727-588-4761): The Red Cross responded and took control of the displaced residents. Scene was cleared by County Fire rescue at 0130 ET.
Affected Counties: Pinellas
Facility Name or Description: Lot 534, 4123 Park Street North, Lealman
Incident Location: Lat: 27.819886, Long: -82.671339
Coordinates: Lat: 27.819886, Long: -82.671339
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Contact Information
Reporting Party: Name: Operator, Pinellas County 911 |Call Back Number 1: 727-588-4761 |Address:
Responsible Party: Unknown
On-Scene Contact: Unknown
Population Protection Actions
Sub-Type: Evacuation Order
Situation: Active
Description: Population Protection Actions
Impacted area: Incident Address
Department/Agency issuing the order: Pinellas County & Lealman Fire Rescue
Duration of the order: Unknown
Number of residences impacted: 5
Hazardous Materials
Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical
Situation: Active, release in progress
Description: Hazardous Materials
Chemical Name: Vikane
Chemical State: Gas
Source / Container: Other Container
Released: Outside environment
Storm drains affected: No
Waterways affected: No
Major roadways closed: No
Notification 05/06/2017-07:56 / DEM-Lawhon


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