Anhydrous Ammonia Release; St. Helens, OR
St. Helens, OR | 2009-Sep-12
Initial Notification: On the early morning of 12SEP2009, the local NOAA Asst. SSC received a call from the USCG-Sector Portland regarding an anhydrous ammonia release at a chemical facility in St. Helens, OR. It was reported that 2000lbs of anhydrous ammonia was released over a 15 min. period from a chemical facility. The source of the release is unknown, but thought to be a tank. Tank size unknown. Source reported secured. The release occurred at ~0200 today. USCG has requested plume trajectories for the release.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Chemical |
| Products of concern: | Anhydrous Ammonia |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 2000 pounds |
| Latitude (approximate): | 45° 54.60′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 122° 49.38′ West |