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Metlakatla, ak 99926

Anhydrous Ammonia Release; Metlakatla, Ak · NOAAORR-10807

issued
2024-06-21 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2024-07-05 00:00Z
self-cancels
2024-07-05 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
The Coastal Waters of Southeast Alaska and British Columbia
position
55.129, -131.573
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Anhydrous Ammonia Release; Metlakatla, AK.
Metlakatla, AK 99926.
1. Late in the evening of 21-JUN-2024, USCG Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan contacted their NOAA SSC to request support for a reported release of 1,000 pounds Anhydrous Ammonia at/near the Annette Island packing plant in Metlakatla, AK. USCG contacted the local Fire Department about the release and requested chemical hazard support from NOAA for the air release. Phone support was provided.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA.
3. POSITION 55.129N 131.573W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 10807: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/10807

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