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Governor's Office of Emergency Services
Hazardous Material Spill Update
CONTROL#: 24-5302 NRC#
NOTIFY DATE/TIME: 09/19/2024 / 1205RECEIVED BY:
OCCURENCE DATE/TIME:
09/13/2024/1547
CITY/OP. AREA:
Ventura/Ventura County

VENTURA COUNTY APCD
1.a. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:
AGENCY: Ventura City Fire
1.b. PERSON REPORTING SPILL (If different from above):
AGENCY:
SUBSTANCE TYPE:
a. SUBSTANCE:b. QTY:
Amount
Measurec. TYPE:d. OTHER:e. PIPELINEf. VESSEL
>= 300 Tons
1.MethaneUnknown UnknownVAPORNoNo
2. NoNo
3. NoNo
Orignal 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.
Update(s): 09/19/2024 01:27:09 PM - Per reporting party, the evacuation area included only a few residents on Bay Shore Drive. A nearby school is preparing to evacuate as well. The plan is to right now is to shelter in place. A decision will be made at 3 PM after conducting a test to determine whether to continue sheltering in place or to evacuate additional residents.
; 09/19/2024 03:13:28 PM - Per the NRC report: "Caller is reporting there is an unknown chemical odor in the air. Caller states that there is a pipeline nearby the area that could have the release but that is not confirmed. Caller stated that everyone in the area had to be evacuated. Pipeline Above / Below Ground: Above.
Incident Location: 3098 Bayshore Dr., Ventura, CA
; 09/20/2024 03:16:30 PM - Reporting party stated that the source is a leaking UST and has been isolated to Monmouth Drive

PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES OF SPILL UPDATE:
NAME:
AGENCY:
PHONE#:
Ext:
PAG/CELL:
Ventura City Fire
UPDATE QUANTITY
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    Measure
1.
    Unknown
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UPDATE CAUSE:

SITUATION UPDATE:
Reporting party stated that the source is a leaking UST and has been isolated to Monmouth Drive
Link to Spill Report: http://w3.calema.ca.gov/Operational/MALHaz.NSF/SpillAllDocs/1FA2CF67F6E1B47188258B9D0068DCAB?OpenDocument
FAX NOTIFICATION LIST:
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
ADMINISTERING AGENCY:Ventura City Fire Department
SECONDARY AGENCY: Ventura County Environmental Health
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OTHER NOTIFIED:
RWQCB Unit:4
Cal GEM: Southern
Cal OES Region: Southern

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jose.contreras@caloes.ca.gov

Created by: Warning Center on: 09/20/2024 03:16:30 PM Last Modified by: Warning Center on: 09/20/2024 03:21:33 PM
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