[Pollution.notice] NATURAL GAS LEAK - INDIAN CREEK BLVD, OSCEOLA 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 #: 2017-3485


Status: Open


Reported to SWO on: 5/12/2017   13:21 ET


Severity: Local Incident / Mutual Aid


Description: Natural Gas Release


This situation involves: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions, Road Closure or DOT Issue


Affected Sectors: DEP District - Central, DEP OER Orlando - Day, Underground Utilities and Propane Releases


Initial Report: Osceola SO reports the road closure of Indian Creek Blvd west of SR 429 due to a natural gas leak. 12-14 home nearby were evacuated due to the release. No injuries were reported. Osceola SO and Orange County HazMat are on scene.


Injuries: No


Fatalities (Unconfirmed by State Medical Examiner): No


Environmental impact: No


Incident Occurred: 5/12/2017   13:21 ET


Most Recent Update Date/Time: 05/12/2017-13:29 ET


Most Recent Update: N/A


Affected Counties: Osceola


Facility Name or Description: Indian Creek Blvd


Incident Location: Lat: 28.320255, Long: -81.611343


Coordinates: Lat: 28.320255, Long: -81.611343


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Contact Information


Reporting Party: Name: Mandy, Osceola SO |Call Back Number 1: 407-846-8460 |Address:


Responsible Party: Unknown


On-Scene Contact: Unknown


Population Protection Actions


Sub-Type: Evacuation Order


Situation: Active


Description: Population Protection Actions


Impacted area: Area of Indian Creek Blvd


Number of residences impacted: 12-14 homes


Hazardous Materials


Sub-Type: Toxic Industrial Chemical


Situation: Active, release in progress


Description: Hazardous Materials


Chemical Name: Natural Gas Release


Chemical State: Gas


Source / Container: Underground Pipeline


Released: Outside environment


Road Closure or DOT Issue


Sub-Type: Major Local Road Closure


This situation is: Active


Description: Road Closure or DOT Issue


Roadway Name and/or number: Indian Creek Blvd


At: Intersection


Cross Street 1 or Intersection: West of SR 429





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