Dolly Parton Bridge Diesel Spill; Mobile, AL
Mobile, AL | 2014-Aug-05
Initial Notification: On August 5, 2014, at 10:30 pm, Sector Mobile notified the NOAA SSC of potential 200 gallon diesel spill into the Mobile River due to an accident on the Dolly Parton Bridge (I-65). NRC report#1091408. CG requested assistance determining potential location of sheen to guide morning overflight. SSC provided fate data and estimate of transit time in river.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 200 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 30° 42.00′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 88° 2.40′ West |