10/05/08 Patterson Spill of substance into storm drain

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Around 1106 hours Patterson FD was dispatched to 206 Cornwall Meadows Lane for a report of an oil/gas odor in the residence, as well as the neighboring unit (#205) in the Cornwall Meadows townhouses. It was determined to be a petroleum based product, most likely old gas dumped into the storm drain. Putnam County Hazmat as well as NYSEG, NYC DEP, DEC and Dept. of Health were on scene. Here are some photos my 13 year old son took during the incident, except where noted.

22-2-1 and 22-5-1 on scene

22-6-1 is staged around the corner

Edited October 6, 2008 by grumpyff

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Photo of the contaminated drain with pads in place. ( I took this photo) Some of the product is visible on the white pad, it had a very strong odor near the drain

Edited October 6, 2008 by grumpyff

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Deploying contaiment booms in a nearby pond. The aerator in the pond was shut off shortly after this photo was taken. DEC later determined the sheen on the pond was normal, and not related to the spill

Edited October 6, 2008 by grumpyff

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Command, with (Putnam) County Car 8, and Putnam County Hazmat.

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A small boom was placed inside one of the pipes leading out of the drain, which headed down to the near by pond.( this photo also taken by me)

Edited October 6, 2008 by grumpyff

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Command, with (Putnam) County Car 8, and Putnam County Hazmat.

Now there's a familiar face I haven't seen in a long time...

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Your son takes nice shots - Well Done.