Governor's Office Emergency Services |
TIME: 1205 |
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Cal OES - 24-5302 NRC - |
1. NAME: | 2. AGENCY: | 3. PHONE#: | 4. Ext: | 5. PAG/CELL: |
Ventura City Fire |
1. NAME: | 2. AGENCY: | 3. PHONE#: | 4. Ext: | 5. PAG/CELL: |
2. a. SUBSTANCE: | b.QTY:>=< | Amount | Measure | c. TYPE: | d. OTHER: | e. PIPELINE | f. VESSEL >= 300 Tons |
1. Methane | = | Unknown | Unknown | VAPOR | No | No | |
2. | = | No | No | ||||
3. | = | No | No |
g. DESCRIPTION: | Per the reporting party: A concerning methane release has been detected in the sewer system, originating from an unknown location. Testing at the intersection of Bay Shore Drive and Peninsula Street has shown methane levels reaching 50% of the lower explosive limit (LEL), prompting urgent safety measures. In response, authorities have initiated evacuations in the affected area, spanning from Greenlock Lane to Monmouth Street and from Harbor Boulevard to the Pacific Ocean. This precautionary action is impacting at least 300 residents, many of whom report detecting a distinct methane odor emanating from their bathrooms. As the situation unfolds, emergency personnel are working to identify the source of the leak and ensure the safety of the community. | ||
h. STOPPAGE/CONTAINMENT: | i. WATER INVOLVED: | j. WATERWAY: | k. DRINKING WATER IMPACTED |
Not stopped | Unknown | Sewage system | No |
l. MARITIME VESSEL No | m. KNOWN IMPACT None | ||
3. a. INCIDENT LOCATION: Bay Shore Dr and Peninsula St. | |||
b. CITY: | c. COUNTY: | d. ZIP: | |
Ventura | Ventura County | VENTURA COUNTY APCD | |
4. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION: | |||
a. DATE: | b. TIME (Military): | c. SITE: | d. REPORTED CAUSE |
09/13/2024 | 1547 | Other Description for Other : Sewage System | Unknown |
e. INJURIES | f. FATALITY | g. EVACUATION | h. CLEANUP BY: |
No | No | Yes Evacs #: 300 | Unknown |
6. NOTIFICATION INFORMATION: | ||
a. ON SCENE: | b. OTHER ON SCENE: | c. OTHER NOTIFIED: |
Fire Dept. |
d. ADMIN. AGENCY: Ventura City Fire Department | e. SEC. AGENCY: Ventura County Environmental Health | |
f. ADDITIONAL COUNTY: | g. ADMIN. AGENCY: | |
h. NOTIFICATION LIST: | ||
Cal GEM: Southern | RWQCB Unit: | 4 |
Cal OES Region: Southern | ||
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