SITREP ONE
These reports describe significant environmental incidents reported to and tracked by the National Response Center. They reflect both new incidents and follow-up information describing actions taken for previously reported events. The NRC publishes Incident Summary Reports periodically upon receipt of documentary information from the Federal On-Scene Coordinator.
| NRC Case #: | 040-98 |
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| Occurence Date: | 21 December |
| Location: | Georgetown, LA |
| Source: | Tanker Truck |
| Material: | Crude Oil |
| Severity: | Potential Major |
| Quantity Discharged: | 8,000 Gallons |
| Quantity in Water: | Unknown |
| Body of Water Affected: | Unknown |
| Federal On-Scene Coordinator: | EPA VI |
On Sunday, December 20, 1998, at 2143, the National Responce Center was notified of a trucking accident near Georgetown, LA. The driver of the truck was injured and taken to the hospital. The intersection of LA 472 and LA 500 was closed. The material was released into the Catahoula National Reserves. The Department of Environmental Quality, along with local fire departments, and local and state police departments are on scene aiding in clean-up. CASE PENDS.