An effective way to remove oil from the surface of water is through controlled burning, called in-situ burning. In-situ burning can remove approximately 100 gallons/day/square foot of surface area under ideal conditions. By removing oil from the water surface, we are protecting birds, marine mammals, turtles, and the sensitive Florida coast from the effects of the oil spill.
| Reportable Substances | Triggers | Immediately Report To |
|---|---|---|
|
Air Pollutants 1 |
Any emission exceeding any permit condition or limit. |
Implementing Agency 1 |
|
CERCLA HS |
Release of a RQ into the environment. |
| Telephone Numbers for Reporting Oil and Hazardous Materials Spills | |
|---|---|
| Federal |
U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center (800) 424-8802 (24 Hours) |
| State of Florida |
(800) 320-0519 (24 Hours) |
What you need to know in the event of a hazardous waste spill
| Office of Emergency Response | Contact Number |
|---|---|
| Main Switchboard | 850-245-2010 |
| Main Fax | 850-245-2882 |
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Emergency Response
3900 Commonwealth Blvd, MS 659
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
The Environmental Response Team (ERT) is a DEP founded team whose members are from different state and county organizations from around Florida. Members volunteer to be a part of the team but are selected for their capabilities.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Emergency Response (OER)
Emergency Response Contractors are listed by which county they maintain an office location. Most Emergency Response Contractors can provide services to other counties and some provide services statewide. OER does not endorse any contractor, and a firm’s absence or presence does not imply prejudice or impropriety.
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