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The
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is responding to an
oil spill on Alice Eldermire Drive in Montego Bay. The oil was
released after an ESSO tanker filled with petrol collided with a
passenger vehicle at approximately 11:30am on Wednesday (Sept. 21).
Enforcement officials from NEPA were on the scene shortly after the
accident. The Agency is working closely with the Jamaica Fire Brigade,
ESSO and the Parish Council to assess the damage and conduct clean-up
activities.
Karlene Martin, NEPA Enforcement Officer attached
to the Montego Bay Office, reports that the petrol which ran into the
drains has made its way into the Pie River. This has necessitated the
booming (containment) of the area where the petrol entered the water
system in the Pie River. NEPA will continue to monitor the spill and
conduct an assessment to ascertain whether there is any further damage
to flora or fauna in the area and will keep the public advised as
necessary.
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