Spills · chemical

Judith anhydrous ammonia release; pt

Pt · NOAAORR-7768

issued
2008-02-10 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2008-02-24 00:00Z
self-cancels
2008-02-24 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
41.380, -71.513
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Pt. Judith Anhydrous Ammonia Release; Pt. Judith, RI.
Pt. Judith, RI.
1. NOAA was notified by the USCG Sector Southern New England this morning of an anhydrous ammonia release from a fish processing plant refrigeration unit in Point Judith, RI. The system contained 600 pounds of anhydrous ammonia. A plan employee noticed "smoke" coming from the unit and make local notifications. The electricity to the unit was cut, a local Hazmat Unit responded, and an area about 0.3 miles around the facility was evacuated (this is the ERB recommended distance). NOAA supplied chemistry support and agreed with the actions taken thus far.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA.
3. POSITION 41.380N 071.513W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 7768: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/7768

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