Florida State Watch Office Daily Incident Report for Tuesday, December 18, 2018

FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STATE WATCH OFFICE
DAILY INCIDENT REPORT

Incident Number: 2018-7739 
Incident Name: SR-520 Road Closure w/ Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 12/18/2018   06:21 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/18/2018   06:50 ET 
Affecting: Orange 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle, Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: The eastbound lanes of SR-520 are closed due to a vehicle accident that resulted in the release of an unknown amount of raw sewage from a commercial vehicle in Christmas. One unconfirmed fatality was reported. No cleanup actions have been advised at this time.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7738 
Incident Name: Turnpike Road Closure (MM 212) w/Vehicle Fire 
Occurred: 12/18/2018   06:11 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/18/2018   06:42 ET 
Affecting: Osceola 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: The southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike are closed at MM 212 due to a vehicle fire in Kenansville.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7737 
Incident Name: Hazmat Release 
Occurred: 12/18/2018   06:25 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/18/2018   06:45 ET 
Affecting: Duval 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: Approximately forty gallons of hydraulic oil was released from a commercial vehicle due to equipment failure in Jacksonville. Cleanup actions were in-progress at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7736 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   18:30 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   20:23 ET 
Affecting: Lee 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 1,500 gallons of raw sewage was released from a force main due to a break-in-line in North Fort Myers. Cleanup actions were planned at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7735 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   19:30 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   19:35 ET 
Affecting: Osceola 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 4,000 gallons of raw sewage was released from a force main due to break-in-line in Kissimmee. The release entered a nearby storm drain and ditch. Cleanup actions were planned at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7734 
Incident Name: US-129 Road Closure w/ Petroleum Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   18:17 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   18:53 ET 
Affecting: Gilchrist 
Involving: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: US-129 was closed at CR-307 for an extended period of time due to a vehicle accident with two unconfirmed fatalities reported in Trenton. An unknown amount of motor oil was released onto the roadway due to the accident. Cleanup actions were planned at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7733 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   16:30 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   18:10 ET 
Affecting: Miami-Dade 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 20-25 gallons of raw sewage was released from a lift station due to a break-in-line in Miami Beach. The release entered a nearby storm drain. Cleanup actions were completed by the reporting party.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7732 
Incident Name: Hazmat Release 
Occurred: 7/24/2018   12:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   16:27 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: An unknown amount of chloropicrin was released due to pesticide spraying at a private residence in Fort Lauderdale.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7729 
Incident Name: Potential Sinkhole (W Rooster Crows Rd) 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   14:38 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   14:38 ET 
Affecting: Citrus, Levy 
Involving: Geological Event 
Summary: A potential sinkhole, 4ft x 4ft, was reported at the intersection of West Rooster Crows Road and North Nighthawk Terrace in Inglis.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7728 
Incident Name: Petroleum Release 
Occurred: 12/16/2018   12:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   14:36 ET 
Affecting: Lake 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill 
Summary: An unknown amount of motor oil was released from several five gallons containers due to unknown causes in Eustis. No cleanup actions were advised at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7727 
Incident Name: Unknown Sheen 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   13:30 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   14:23 ET 
Affecting: Hillsborough 
Involving: Petroleum Spill 
Summary: An unknown sheen was reported on the surface of Tampa Bay in Tampa.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7726 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   07:45 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   14:05 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 500 gallons of raw sewage was released from a force main due to a break-in-line in Pompano Beach. Approximately 200 gallons entered a nearby storm drain. Cleanup actions were completed by the reporting party.
Status: Closed  

Incident Number: 2018-7724 
Incident Name: Aircraft Incident with Petroleum Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   12:45 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   13:31 ET 
Affecting: Palm Beach 
Involving: Aircraft Incident, Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill 
Summary: Approximately 319 gallons of gasoline was released due to a private single engine aircraft landing on US-27 due to unknown causes in South Bay. No cleanup actions were advised at the time of the report.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2018-7722 
Incident Name: Potential Hazmat Release 
Occurred: 12/14/2018   09:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   12:53 ET 
Affecting: Pinellas 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: A foamy, soap-like substance was reported entering Alligator Lake near the Bayshore Bridge in Clearwater. No cleanup actions were advised at the time of the report.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7721 
Incident Name: Potential Sinkhole (Mentmore Blvd) 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   12:52 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   12:52 ET 
Affecting: Pasco 
Involving: Geological Event 
Summary: A potential sinkhole, 4ft x 6ft, was reported at the intersection of Mentmore Boulevard and Buckinghamshire Drive in Land O' Lakes.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7720 
Incident Name: Natural Gas Release with Road Closure 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   12:43 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   12:43 ET 
Affecting: Pinellas 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Road Closure or DOT Issue 
Summary: A release of an unknown amount of natural gas occurred due to unknown causes resulting in the temporary closure of CR 611 in Clearwater.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7719 
Incident Name: Petroleum Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   12:07 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   12:07 ET 
Affecting: Escambia 
Involving: Petroleum Spill 
Summary: Approximately 51 tar balls from an unknown source were reported on Perdido Key Beach in Pensacola. Cleanup was completed by the reporting party.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7718 
Incident Name: River Flood Warning (Ochlockonee River near Havana) 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   10:42 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   10:42 ET 
Affecting: Gadsden, Leon 
Involving: Weather Advisories 
Summary: The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a Flood Warning for the Ochlockonee River near Havana (US 27) from Tuesday morning until the warning is cancelled.
Status: Open

Incident Number: 2018-7717 
Incident Name: Hazmat Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   08:15 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   10:09 ET 
Affecting: Pasco 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: An unknown amount of liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, and bromine tablets was released from a commercial vehicle due to a vehicle accident in Trinity. Cleanup actions were completed.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7716 
Incident Name: Natural Gas Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   08:42 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   09:23 ET 
Affecting: Polk 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: A release of an unknown amount of natural gas occurred due to unknown causes in Mulberry resulting in the evacuation of two nearby businesses.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2018-7715 
Incident Name: River Flood Warning (Econfina River near Perry) 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   04:16 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   08:13 ET 
Affecting: Taylor 
Involving: Weather Advisories 
Summary: The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a Flood Warning for The Econfina River near Perry (CR 655) until the warning is cancelled.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7714 
Incident Name: River Flood Warning (Suwannee River at Dowling Park) 
Occurred: 12/16/2018   19:55 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   08:15 ET 
Affecting: Lafayette, Suwannee 
Involving: Weather Advisories 
Summary: The National Weather Service in Tallahassee issued a Flood Warning for The Suwannee River at Dowling from Sunday afternoon until the warning is cancelled.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2018-7713 
Incident Name: Diesel Release 
Occurred: 12/17/2018   07:35 ET 
Reported to SWO: 12/17/2018   07:57 ET 
Affecting: Marion 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill 
Summary: Approximately 50 gallons of diesel was released from a dump truck due to a vehicle accident with one unknown injury reported in Silver Springs. No cleanup actions were advised at the time of the report.
Status: Closed


Total Incidents: 23