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On february 15, 2018, the u.s.doi contacted the noaa ssc regarding an ~20bbl discharge from an overflowing…

Kent Bayou Discharge; La, USA · La, USA · NOAAORR-9672

issued
2018-02-15 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2018-03-01 00:00Z
self-cancels
2018-03-01 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
29.533, -91.109
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Kent Bayou Discharge; LA, USA.
LA, USA.
1. On February 15, 2018, the U.S.DOI contacted the NOAA SSC regarding an ~20bbl discharge from an overflowing storage tank into the adjacent bayou. LDWF reported six (6) alligators, a multitude of migratory birds, and one bald eagle nest in the vicinity of the discharge. USCG notified. Forefront Emergency Management was reported to be leading the response on behalf of the RP. Wildlife Response Services has been activated to address any oiled wildlife.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: OIL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 840 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 29.533N 091.109W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9672: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9672

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