Paraquat Drums; Port Eads, LA

Port Eads, LA | 2007-Feb-24

Initial Notification: During the USCG managed, FEMA directed mission to remove debris and hazards from selected Commercially Navigated Waterways impacted by Hurricane Katrina, a barge was discovered containing drums identified as Paraquat near Port Eads. Louisiana. Port Eads is just off South Pass in the Mississippi Delta and adjacent to Pass A Loutre Wildlife Management Area. At this time, it is not known if the drums contain any chemical.