Although government said there is no threat to the drinking water. But the situation must be in control...
PEMA DIRECTOR UPDATES OIL SPILL SITUATION NEAR PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
HARRISBURG: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director David M. Sanko today reported that 25,000-30,000 gallons of crude oil leaked from the oil tanker ATHOS I at anchor near the Philadelphia airport.
“Governor Rendell and New Jersey Governor Richard Codey continue to monitor the situation along with federal and state agencies here in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the state of New Jersey,” Sanko said. “Personnel from several state agencies including PEMA, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Fish & Boat Commission have been on-site since early this morning. I will keep Governor Rendell updated throughout the day.”
According to Sanko, officials are still investigating the cause of the leak and there is no threat to drinking water. DEP has deployed booms in several creeks along the path of the spill.
“On behalf of Governor Rendell, appropriate protective action is being taken to keep residents of the Delaware Valley out of harm’s way,” Sanko added.
PEMA: PEMA DIRECTOR UPDATES OIL SPILL SITUATION NEAR PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT
Monday, November 29, 2004
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment