Location

Galena, Alaska approximately 270 air miles West of Fairbanks

Time/Date

The spills are the result of flooding that began in Galena on May 27, 2013.

Spill Id

13309914702

Product/ Quantity

Multiple potential sources of contamination, including drums containing used motor oil, dislodged heating oil and fuel tanks, electrical transformers, batteries, and containers of paint or other hazardous substances. The quantity of contaminants released is unknown.

Cause

An ice jam developed on the Yukon River during spring melting, flooding the city. Floodwaters dislodged and damaged fuel tanks and other containers of hazardous materials.

ADEC Situation Reports

• 07/14/2014 (Final)
• 07/19/2013
• 07/05/2013
• 06/25/2013
• 06/10/2013
• 06/07/2013

Additional Cleanup Information

• Fact Sheet for Cleaning Diesel Fuel/Heating Oil Contamination From Households
• Fact Sheet for Flood Waste/Debris Separation and Disposal
• Emergency Disinfection of Drinking Water
• Flood Preparation and Recovery for Drinking Water Systems

Contact Information

• Find Your Regional Contact

Photos

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Week of June 2 - 8, 2013

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Week of June 16 - 22, 2013

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Week of June 23 - 29, 2013

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Week of June 30 - July 13, 2013