FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STATE WATCH OFFICE
DAILY INCIDENT REPORT

Incident Number: 2019-1672 
Incident Name: Eastbound East-West Expressway (SR-408) Closed 
Occurred: 3/23/2019   05:04 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/23/2019   05:14 ET 
Affecting: Orange 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue 
Summary: All eastbound lanes of the East-West Expressway are closed in the Orlando area due to a traffic crash. Two people reported ejected from a vehicle. One reported as an unconfirmed fatality and the second as a trauma alert. No fuel spills or hazardous material releases reported. 
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2019-1671 
Incident Name: Michael G. Rippe Pkwy (SR-739) Closed 
Occurred: 3/23/2019   01:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/23/2019   01:21 ET 
Affecting: Lee 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: Michael G. Rippe Parkway (SR-739) was closed in the Ft. Myers area for over two hours due to two large traffic crashes next to each other. A total of two trauma alerts were reported. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1670 
Incident Name: Raw Sewage Spill 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   17:04 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   23:01 ET 
Affecting: Palm Beach 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: An estimated 6,908 gallons of raw sewage spilled from a damaged air release valve in the Riviera Beach area. Some of the release got into two nearby storm drains that may flow to a canal. Clean-up conducted by the responsible party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1669 
Incident Name: US-301 Road Closure w/ Diesel Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   20:56 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   21:06 ET 
Affecting: Bradford 
Involving: Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: US-301 was closed in the Starke area for over nine hours due to a traffic crash, vehicle fire and damaged roadway. One injury of unknown severity reported. 50 to 100 gallons of diesel reported spilled. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1668 
Incident Name: I-95 NB Road Closure (MM 18) 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   17:31 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   18:50 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: The northbound lanes of I-95 were closed in the Hollywood area for an extended period due to a traffic crash. One unconfirmed fatality reported. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1667 
Incident Name: Marine Lubricant Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   15:20 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   17:14 ET 
Affecting: Duval 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: 1 cup of marine lubricant reported spilled inside a shipping container at an intermodal facility in Jacksonville. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1666 
Incident Name: Harvey Creek Mill Rd Wildfire 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   15:20 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   16:22 ET 
Affecting: Leon 
Involving: Fire 
Summary: 75 acre wildfire reported on Harvey Creek Mill Road near Blountstown Highway in the Tallahassee area. No injuries, evacuations or damages reported. The wildfire is on federal property and US Forestry is on scene.
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2019-1665 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   14:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   16:19 ET 
Affecting: Escambia 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: A possible wastewater release was reported on the Big Lagoon in the Pensacola area. Upon investigation it was determined that a strong foul odor was in the area due to rotting vegetation along the shoreline. No release could be found. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1664 
Incident Name: Debris in Waterway 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   15:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   16:05 ET 
Affecting: Monroe 
Involving: General 
Summary: A white propane tank was reported floating in the Gulf of Mexico due to an unknown cause(s). 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1663 
Incident Name: SR-189 Road Closure 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   14:12 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   15:32 ET 
Affecting: Okaloosa 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: SR-189 was closed in the Baker area for almost three hours due to a vehicle fire with ammunition in the vehicle. No injuries reported. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1662 
Incident Name: Suspicious Package 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   14:59 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   15:22 ET 
Affecting: Orange 
Involving: Bomb Threat or Device 
Summary: A suspicious package was delivered to the ICE/ERO federal building in Orlando. Local and federal law enforcement responded to investigate. Upon investigation, the package was determined to be safe. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1661 
Incident Name: I-595 EB Road Closure 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   14:05 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   14:41 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: The eastbound lanes of I-595 were closed at the I-75 interchange in Davie due to a multi-vehicle traffic crash. Seven injuries of unknown severity reported. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1659 
Incident Name: Natural Gas Release 
Occurred: 3/21/2019   15:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   11:02 ET 
Affecting: Miami-Dade 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: A natural gas leak was reported from an 18-inch pipe in Miami after a contractor struck the line on 03/21/19. The release has been stopped and crews are working to repair the pipe. No injuries or fires reported.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1656 
Incident Name: US-41 Road Closure 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   09:14 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   09:59 ET 
Affecting: Charlotte 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: All southbound lanes and one northbound lane of US-41 were closed in the Punta Gorda area for over an hour due to a traffic crash. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1655 
Incident Name: Diesel Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   09:31 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   09:31 ET 
Affecting: Levy 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill, Vehicle 
Summary: Less than 1 gallon of diesel released from a valve on a semi-truck in the Williston area due to a vehicle crash. No storm drains or waterways affected.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1654 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 3/21/2019   11:10 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   08:44 ET 
Affecting: Polk 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 28,368 gallons of raw sewage released in the Davenport area due to a contractor error. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1653 
Incident Name: SR 20 Road Closure w/ Diesel Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   08:01 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   08:19 ET 
Affecting: Leon 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: All lanes of SR-20 (Blountstown Highway) were closed in the Tallahassee area for over two hours due to a traffic crash. Approximately 50 gallons of diesel released. No storm drains or waterways affected. No clean-up actions reported.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1652 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 3/21/2019   13:45 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   08:12 ET 
Affecting: Brevard 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 10 gallons of raw sewage released in the Palm Bay area due to blockage at a manhole. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1651 
Incident Name: St. Johns Pkwy. Road Closure w/ Fuel Release 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   06:50 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   07:15 ET 
Affecting: St. Johns 
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Petroleum Spill, Road Closure or DOT Issue 
Summary: St. Johns Parkway was closed in the St. Johns area due to a traffic crash. Three people reported injured. Approximately 24 gallons of fuel released, which may have affected a nearby waterway. Local fire department was able to contain the spill. No clean-up actions reported.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-1650 
Incident Name: Krome Ave Closed 
Occurred: 3/22/2019   06:39 ET 
Reported to SWO: 3/22/2019   07:17 ET 
Affecting: Miami-Dade 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue 
Summary: Krome Avenue (SR-997) was closed from SW 200th to SW 216th Street in Miami for an extended period due to a traffic crash. One unconfirmed fatality reported. 
Status: Closed 


Total Incidents: 20