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Antilles Gas Propane leak; Christianstead, St Croix, USVI

Christianstead, St Croix, USVI | 2013-Jun-25

Initial Notification: USCG in St Croix reported that a propane truck parked at the Hotel Holger Dansk in downtown Christianstead, St Croix has been leaking propane since 0700 yesterday (24 Jun). EPA is enrourte for air monitoring. USCG has set a 1/2 mile safety zone perimeter. NOAA has passed ERG safety guidance and is conducting further assessment with air modeling.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Chemical
Products of concern:propane
Total amount at risk of spill: 2100 gallons
Latitude (approximate): 17° 44.83′ North
Longitude (approximate): 64° 42.32′ West