From the Lemon Creek Response (Executive Flight Centre) website: Updates Lemon Creek Fuel Spill Information Update #1 July 31, 2013 Here is the latest information regarding the Lemon Creek fuel spill of July 2013. Containment and Remediation Quantum Murray has been engaged to contain and clean up the fuel As of today the company has deployed 45 responders 12 boats 1 vacuum truck with pup trailer 700 meters of river boom Quantum Murray continues to find product, especially along bends in the Slocan River where vegetation and debris trap the fuel. Responders are working their way down the river deploying collection booms and using pool nets and a vacuum truck to scoop-up the contaminated material for disposal. Residents should expect to see continued activity along the river as this work continues over the upcoming weeks. Water Quality Monitoring and Testing SNC Lavalin has close to 20 specialists and scientists on site collecting water samples, sediment samples, and deceased fish and wildlife. This work will continue for several weeks. The samples are being sent to laboratories in the lower mainland for testing and analysis. Preliminary water quality test results are now being analyzed. As expected there is fuel in the water. The test results are being sent to the Medical Health Officer at the Interior Health Authority who will use the results to determine when the DO NOT USE order can be lifted. Only the Medical Health Officer can lift the order, and this is expected to take a number of days. The order is causing hardship for many residents, but is in effect to protect your health. The Do Not Use order means do not use water from Lemon Creek or the Slocan River for drinking, washing, watering livestock and gardens and recreational use. The ban will be lifted as soon as the water is determined to be safe. Volunteers Fire Chief Terry Swan reports that they have enough volunteers to assist in putting up signs warning people not to go in the water. Quantum Murray is working with the BC Ministry of Environment to develop volunteer opportunities for area residents. More details to follow as they become available. The Public Eye Quantum Murray requests that any residents who notice fuel in the river to identify the exact location and forward the information along with your name and contact information to the RDCK office. That information will then be forwarded to Quantum Murray which will dispatch a rapid response clean-up crew to the site. This is particularly important for private landowners who may be required to grant access to the river from their property. Potable Water Locations Potable water is now available at the fire halls in Crescent Valley, Winlaw, Passmore and on Kennedy Road in Lemon Creek. The tanks are being filled three times a day. Unfortunately on Tuesday night, vandals knocked down and damaged the storage tank in Crescent Valley. A replacement tank is now in place. RCMP are investigating the incident and anyone with information should contact their closest detachment. Losses and Claims The cause and circumstance surrounding the incident are still under investigation by Transport Canada and by our safety team. While the investigation continues, anyone who may have questions about losses or claims must follow the procedure as set out by the insurance company. Communications Executive Flight Centre is committed to keeping you informed. A 1-800-number will be in operation within the next several days as well. As well staff from EFC will be in the area to monitor progress and respond to concerns. We know how important it is to have someone to talk to. Key Contacts: Questions? Need more information? Here are the key contacts to call: Executive Flight Centre – [email protected] 1-800- number will be in service within a number of days Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) – 1-800-268-7325 Interior Health Authority- Health Protection – 250-420-2240 Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure – 250-387-3198 Claims inquiries – A NEW 1-800-NUMBER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THURSDAY AUGUST 1 Media Inquiries: Shael Gelfand 403-818-8849 sgelfand@peakco Information updates will be posted on a regular basis. Thank-you.
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:06:57 +0000
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