Governor's Office Emergency Services
Hazardous Materials Spill Report

    DATE: 04/07/2024
    TIME: 0219
    RECEIVED BY:
    CONTROL#:
    Cal OES - 24-2051
    NRC - 1395793
1.a. PERSON NOTIFYING Cal OES:
1. NAME:2. AGENCY:3. PHONE#:4. Ext:5. PAG/CELL:
Monterey Fire Department
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. Mixed Vehicle Fluids=23-30 Gal(s)PETROLEUMNoNo
2. = NoNo
3. = NoNo
g. DESCRIPTION: Reporting party states as a resut of a vehicle persuit a passenger vehicle broke through a barrier at the end of Monterey Wharf 2 and entered into the Pacific Ocean. It is estimated 20-30 gallons of various vehicle fluids, including petroleum products released into the ocean as a result of the accident. A sheen of unknown color can be seen. RP states it is possible hundreds of yards long. RP states it is longer than a football field, but not nearly as wide. Due to it being nighttime, they are unable to give exact measurements.
It is currently not contained or stopped. No booms have been placed due to it being night time. The car will not be removed tonight. Four individuals were evaluated by medics on scene, two were taken the hospital. FD, PD, USCG, and Harbor Master were on scene.
The Monterey Sheriff dive team is expected to respond in the a.m., and the Harbor Master is expected to remove the vehicle at first light. The fire department has confirmed a release of fluids.
Per NRC: POTENTIAL RELEASE //
CALLER STATES A UNKNOWN PASSENGER CAR DROVE OFF OF A PIER INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN WHILE BEING PURSUED BY LAW ENFORCMENT. THIS IS A POTENTIAL RELEASE FOR THE FUELS/OILS IN THE VEHICLE.
MONTEREY MUNICIPAL WHARF 2 PIER

REPORTING PARTY:
Name: ROB ZERGMAN
Organization: USCG STATION MONTEREY
Address: 100 LIGHTHOUSE AVE., MONTEREY, CA 93940

*****The fire department has confirmed a release of fluids. ****
h. STOPPAGE/CONTAINMENT:i. WATER INVOLVED: j. WATERWAY:k. DRINKING WATER IMPACTED
Not stopped, Not containedYesPacific OceanNo
l. MARITIME VESSEL
No
m. KNOWN IMPACT
None
3. a. INCIDENT LOCATION: Monterey Municipal Wharf 2 Pier
b. CITY:c. COUNTY: d. ZIP:
Monterey
Monterey CountyMONTEREY BAY UNIFIED APCD
4. INCIDENT DESCRIPTION:
a. DATE:b. TIME (Military):c. SITE:d. REPORTED CAUSE
04/07/20240130 Ship/Harbor/Port, Waterways Collision
e. INJURIESf. FATALITY g. EVACUATIONh. CLEANUP BY:
Yes
Injuries #: 4
NoNoUnknown
6. NOTIFICATION INFORMATION:
a. ON SCENE:b. OTHER ON SCENE: c. OTHER NOTIFIED:
Fire Dept., Police Dept.
d. ADMIN. AGENCY: Monterey County Health Departmente. SEC. AGENCY:
f. ADDITIONAL COUNTY: g. ADMIN. AGENCY:
h. NOTIFICATION LIST:
Cal GEM:
RWQCB Unit:

3
Cal OES Region:
AA/CUPA, DTSC, RWQCB, US EPA, USFWS, DFW-OSPR, COASTAL COM, LANDS, PARKS & REC, USCG, Co/WP, Co/Hlth, Co/E-Hlth
Photo Attachment:
11. Cal OES Reg.
********* Control No: 24-2051 *********

Created by: Warning Center on: 04/07/2024 02:19:40 AM Last Modified by: Warning Center on: 04/07/2024 02:51:12 AM