FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STATE WATCH OFFICE
DAILY INCIDENT REPORT

Incident Number: 2019-3942 
Incident Name: Damaged 42-Inch Water Line 
Occurred: 7/18/2019   01:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/18/2019   03:21 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Drinking Water Facility, Utility Disruption or Emergency 
Summary: A 42-inch water line was damaged in Broward County. This line supplies water to communities in the Ft. Lauderdale area. A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for parts of Ft. Lauderdale, Cooper City, Wilton Manor, Davie, Tamarac, Oakland Park, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Port Everglades. 
Status: Open 

Incident Number: 2019-3941 
Incident Name: Raw Sewage Spill 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   10:54 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   22:52 ET 
Affecting: Miami-Dade 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: 15,592 gallons of raw sewage spilled in the Doral area due to a contractor that struck an underground 8-inch force main. Some of the release got into a storm drain where it was contained. No waterways affected. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3940 
Incident Name: Power Outage At Hospital 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   22:10 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   22:19 ET 
Affecting: Manatee 
Involving: Public Health Medical 
Summary: Blake Medical Center in Bradenton was without power for almost one hour Wednesday night due to an unknown power issue at the hospital. Power was partially restored using a backup generator. Full power was restored after about two hours. No evacuations reported.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3939 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   17:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   20:54 ET 
Affecting: Hillsborough 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Over 1,000 gallons of raw sewage released from a force main in the Tampa area due to a ruptured line. The release entered a nearby storm drain. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3938 
Incident Name: Treated Effluent Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   14:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   17:44 ET 
Affecting: Hillsborough 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Over 1,000 gallons of treated effluent released in the Tampa area. No clean-up actions were necessary. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3937 
Incident Name: FL Turnpike Road Closure 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   16:42 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   16:42 ET 
Affecting: Osceola 
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Vehicle 
Summary: Southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were closed for over four hours due to a traffic crash in the Okeechobee area. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3936 
Incident Name: Petroleum Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   05:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   15:20 ET 
Affecting: Broward 
Involving: Petroleum Spill 
Summary: Petroleum sheen reported in the Deerfield Beach area due to a sunken boat. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3935 
Incident Name: Treated Effluent Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   14:05 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   15:18 ET 
Affecting: Pinellas 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 1,631 gallons of treated effluent released in the St. Petersburg area due to a ruptured line. No clean-up actions were necessary. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3933 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   10:00 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   13:36 ET 
Affecting: Hillsborough 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Approximately 3,000 gallons of raw sewage released from a gravity line in the Tampa area due to equipment failure. The release entered a nearby storm drain that discharges into a nearby canal. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3932 
Incident Name: Hydraulic Oil Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   11:50 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   12:48 ET 
Affecting: Duval 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: Hydraulic oil sheen reported on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville due to a faulty piece of equipment.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3931 
Incident Name: Wastewater Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   12:13 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   12:35 ET 
Affecting: Miami-Dade 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Over 1,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled in the Miami area due to a contractor hitting a force main. Clean-up actions were reported as in progress. The release did enter a storm drain. It is unknown if it has entered any waterways. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3929 
Incident Name: Treated Effluent Release 
Occurred: 7/16/2019   11:56 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   11:56 ET 
Affecting: Orange 
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release 
Summary: Over 1,000 gallons of treated effluent released from a retention pond in the Orlando area due to rain. No clean-up actions are required. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3927 
Incident Name: Natural Gas Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   10:36 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   10:36 ET 
Affecting: Hillsborough 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: A natural gas leak was reported from an underground pipeline in the Tampa area due to damage caused by a contractor digging. No injuries, evacuations, fires or road closures reported. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3926 
Incident Name: Unknown HazMat Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   10:05 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   10:05 ET 
Affecting: Citrus 
Involving: Hazardous Materials 
Summary: Citrus County responded to a report of a release of an unknown vapor or gas in the Homosassa area. Nothing unusual was found. 
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3924 
Incident Name: Diesel Release 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   09:54 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   09:54 ET 
Affecting: Hardee 
Involving: Petroleum Spill 
Summary: 100 gallons of diesel spilled in the Zolfo Springs area due to an overturned vehicle. It is unknown if any storm drains or waterways were impacted. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor.
Status: Closed 

Incident Number: 2019-3921 
Incident Name: Tap Water Complaint 
Occurred: 7/17/2019   04:01 ET 
Reported to SWO: 7/17/2019   04:23 ET 
Affecting: Brevard 
Involving: Public Health Medical 
Summary: A private citizen called to report he is suffering from a skin rash over all of his body. He thinks the rash is caused by the tap water in his mobile home park. 
Status: Closed 


Total Incidents: 16