West Cote Blanche Bay; St. Mary Parish, LA
St. Mary Parish, LA | 2010-Jan-08
Initial Notification: On January 8, 2010, the USCG contacted NOAA's Emergency Response Division with a request for assistance on a facility spill in West Cote Blanche Bay, LA. An estimated 8 barrels of crude oil was released from a leaking valve. The incident was reportedly caused by freezing temperatures and was discovered at 0820 local time. The valve has been secured but a 500 foot sheen was observed. USCG has requested trajectory support for the spilled oil.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 8 barrels |
| Latitude (approximate): | 29° 41.27′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 91° 48.04′ West |