FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
STATE WATCH OFFICE
DAILY INCIDENT REPORT

Incident Number: 2020-1064
Incident Name: Diesel Spill
Occurred: 2/20/2020   00:43 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/20/2020   01:20 ET
Affecting: Taylor
Involving: Petroleum Spill, Vehicle
Summary: An estimated 150 gallons of diesel spilled to soil and a water filled ditch south of Salem on US-19 due to a traffic crash involving a tractor-trailer. One person reported with minor injuries. No clean-up actions reported.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1063
Incident Name: FL Turnpike NB (MM 82) Road Closure
Occurred: 2/19/2020   18:39 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   19:07 ET
Affecting: Palm Beach
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue
Summary: One northbound lane of the Florida Turnpike was closed for an extended period due to a traffic crash. One unconfirmed fatality reported.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1062
Incident Name: Diesel Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   15:29 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   16:41 ET
Affecting: Orange
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: 25 to 30 gallons of diesel spilled in the Orlando area due to a punctured fuel tank. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1061
Incident Name: Tar Balls Discovered
Occurred: 2/19/2020   15:43 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   15:43 ET
Affecting: Palm Beach
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: Tar balls washed onto a beach at Ocean Reef Park.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1060
Incident Name: Diesel Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   09:15 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   15:01 ET
Affecting: Bay
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: 75 gallons of diesel spilled to soil in the Panama City Beach area due to operator error. No storm drain or waterway affected. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1059
Incident Name: US-98 EB Road Closure w/ Solid Waste Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   14:19 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   14:32 ET
Affecting: Highlands
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue, Wastewater or Effluent Release
Summary: Approximately 75,000 pounds of bio-solid fertilizer reported spilled on the eastbound lanes of US-98 in the Sebring area due to a traffic crash. The release entered a nearby wetland area. No storm drains or waterways affected. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor. The eastbound lanes of US-98 were closed for about five hours due to the incident.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1058
Incident Name: Unknown Sheen
Occurred: 2/19/2020   11:30 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   14:28 ET
Affecting: Miami-Dade
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: Petroleum sheen reported in the Miami area.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1057
Incident Name: Natural Gas Release w/ Evacuations
Occurred: 2/19/2020   13:55 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   14:12 ET
Affecting: Palm Beach
Involving: Hazardous Materials, Population Protection Actions
Summary: A natural gas release was reported in a residential area of Palm Beach Gardens due to contractors hitting an underground line. The area around the release was evacuated until the release could be secured. No injuries or fires reported.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1056
Incident Name: Abandoned Drum
Occurred: 2/19/2020   13:50 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   13:56 ET
Affecting: Sarasota
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: An empty 55-gallon drum washed ashore in the Sarasota area.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1055
Incident Name: Bio-Solid Grit Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   13:45 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   13:45 ET
Affecting: Hendry
Involving: General
Summary: 35 to 40 yards of bio-solid grit was reported buried near a wastewater treatment plant in the LaBelle area. Once the material was discovered, it was excavated and properly disposed.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1053
Incident Name: Wastewater Release
Occurred: 2/18/2020   12:45 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   12:51 ET
Affecting: Duval
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release
Summary: Approximately 500 gallons of raw sewage released from a gravity line in Jacksonville due to vandalism. No storm drains affected, however, some of the release did enter a nearby waterway. Clean-up was conducted by the reporting party.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1052
Incident Name: Wastewater Release
Occurred: 2/16/2020   14:00 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   12:25 ET
Affecting: Polk
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release
Summary: Over 1,000 gallons of raw sewage overflowed from a manhole in the Lakeland area. The release entered an unnamed canal. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1051
Incident Name: Treated Effluent Release
Occurred: 2/13/2020   15:30 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   11:53 ET
Affecting: Manatee
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release
Summary: 4,200 gallons of treated effluent spilled in the Bradenton area due to mechanical failure. No clean-up actions required.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1050
Incident Name: AFFF Soap Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   10:30 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   11:19 ET
Affecting: Brevard
Involving: Hazardous Materials
Summary: One quarter gallon of AFFF released from a vessel into the Atlantic Ocean due to equipment failure.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1048
Incident Name: Reused Water Release
Occurred: 2/18/2020   11:00 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   09:59 ET
Affecting: Sarasota
Involving: Wastewater or Effluent Release
Summary: 170,000 gallons of reused water spilled in the Sarasota area due to a ruptured 3-inch line. Clean-up conducted by the reporting party.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1046
Incident Name: Unknown Sheen
Occurred: 2/19/2020   09:30 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   09:38 ET
Affecting: Okaloosa
Involving: Petroleum Spill
Summary: Petroleum sheen reported on Chula Vista Bayou in the Fort Walton Beach area.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1044
Incident Name: Fertilizer Release
Occurred: 2/19/2020   07:57 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   08:17 ET
Affecting: Martin
Involving: Hazardous Materials
Summary: Approximately 500 pounds of fertilizer spilled in the Palm City area due to a vehicle crash. No storm drains affected, however, the release did entered an unnamed canal. Clean-up conducted by a private contractor.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1043
Incident Name: I-75 SB (MM 275) Road Closure
Occurred: 2/19/2020   07:53 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   08:14 ET
Affecting: Pasco
Involving: Road Closure or DOT Issue
Summary: All southbound lanes of I-75 were closed for about one hour near Land O’ Lakes due to a vehicle collision. One person reported injured.
Status: Closed

Incident Number: 2020-1042
Incident Name: Foul Odor
Occurred: 2/19/2020   07:04 ET
Reported to SWO: 2/19/2020   07:04 ET
Affecting: Bradford
Involving: Hazardous Materials
Summary: A private citizen reported a foul odor from an unknown source in the Brooker area.
Status: Closed

Total Incidents: 19