Governor's Office Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Spill Report

    DATE: 09/19/2024
    TIME: 1205
    RECEIVED BY:
    CONTROL#:
    Cal OES - 24-5302
    NRC -
1.a. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:
1. NAME:2. AGENCY:3. PHONE#:4. Ext:5. PAG/CELL:
Ventura City Fire
1.b. PERSON REPORTING SPILL (If different from above):
1. NAME:2. AGENCY:3. PHONE#:4. Ext:5. PAG/CELL:
2. SUBSTANCE TYPE:
2. a. SUBSTANCE:b.QTY:>=<Amount Measurec. TYPE:d. OTHER:e. PIPELINEf. VESSEL
>= 300 Tons
1. Methane=Unknown UnknownVAPORNoNo
2. = NoNo
3. = NoNo
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 stoppedUnknownSewage systemNo
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 CountyVENTURA COUNTY APCD
4. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:
a. DATE:b. TIME (Military):c. SITE:d. REPORTED CAUSE
09/13/20241547 Other
Description for Other : Sewage System
Unknown
e. INJURIESf. FATALITY g. EVACUATIONh. CLEANUP BY:
NoNoYes
Evacs #: 300
Unknown
6. NOTIFICATION INFORMATION:
a. ON SCENE:b. OTHER ON SCENE: c. OTHER NOTIFIED:
Fire Dept.
d. ADMIN. AGENCY: Ventura City Fire Departmente. 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
AA/CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, AIR RESOURCES BD, CALFIRE, Cal GEM, CDPH-D.O., CSWC Managers, DWP-DO, EMSA, LANDS, EDO, FDC, Cal OES REG, LDO, PARKS & REC, SFM, Co/WP, Co/Hlth, Co/E-Hlth
Photo Attachment:
11. Cal OES Reg. jose.contreras@caloes.ca.gov
********* Control No: 24-5302 *********

Created by: Warning Center on: 09/19/2024 12:05:22 PM Last Modified by: Warning Center on: 09/19/2024 12:29:27 PM